Issigonis
Britishnoun
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Originally designed by Sir Alexander Issigonis for the former British Motor Corporation, the small car has become a big star over the years - especially in films such as The Italian Job.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2019
The launch of the three-door hatchback took place at the Mini's production plant in Cowley, Oxford, on the 107th anniversary of the birth of the Mini's founding father Alex Issigonis.
From Reuters ● Nov. 18, 2013
Issigonis had just achieved great success with his design of the Morris Minor, and this was the start of a close personal and professional friendship.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 10, 2012
Colleagues dubbed Issigonis, with Moulton and John Morris, the chief engineer of SU carburettors, the "three musketeers" as they ceaselessly discussed the future evolution of automobiles at work and socially.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 10, 2012
Issigonis sniffed, quipping that Lord wanted him to design a really small economy car, but "whatever it is, it will have four wheels and four cylinders".
From The Guardian ● Dec. 10, 2012
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