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R50/53 Sir Alec Issigonis Interview (Autocar 8/25/1979)

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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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Sir Alec Issigonis Interview (Autocar 8/25/1979)

A very interesting read:

http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?issiinterf.htm


Alec hated radios, manual transmissions, seat belts or any kind of safety/comfort features in his Mini.

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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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Well, he wasn't quite right about the rear-engine vehicles.

Thanks for the link!

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