Classic mini facts
In no particular order:
- The classic mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis
- The original mini was produced in 1959 and ended production in 2000
- The Monte Carlo Rally was worn by the classic mini 4 times
- The original project name for the classic mini was ADO15 which stands for 'Austin Drawing Office project number 15'
- The mini has a monocoque shell
- A total of 5,387,862 minis were built in the UK