I saw this on SpeedTV last night. Great Story for Mini Owners!

Watch the discussion with the designer of the new Mini, SpeedTV's Discussion with Frank Stephenson:

Did you know he designed model's exhaust with a beer can?

With the resurgence of Maserati as a global benchmark brand for luxury, style, and performance, host Barry Meguiar takes us on an up close tour of the Maserati headquarters and assembly plant. Listen to the fascinating story of how the Maserati brothers built this automotive icon. Barry talks with Frank Stephenson, who was head of design for Maserati and Ferrari, before being promoted to design chief for parent company Fiat. Join us as we find out what makes this company...CAR CRAZY!!!

The Maserati Story Episode 11013


http://www.carcrazycentral.com/cc_tv_schedule.aspx

Go to On Demand and Search for The Maserati Story to watch...

 

I watched last night. Quite good. He also relives the exhaust pipe story. I'm glad to know that is true. I had read it but when you hear it direct, you have more faith.

 

Yeah, now he's got the reigns on the (possible) return of the Fiat 500. Yum!!!

 

Is the video online somewhere? I would love to see the making of the MINI. I know my dad has seen it, but I missed it!

-Cody

 

I saw that last night as well! Very cool to actually hear the designer of the MINI himself talk about the story. It was genius how he envisioned how the original mini would have progressed had it been redesigned every 10 years or so... Also, I had wondered if the tailpipe story was just a myth but now I've heard it from his own mouth. That would be the greatest job ever, Ferrari and Maserati?!!!

 

I also managed to hit the record button on the DVR so I can watch it over and over and over.

 

I will check on demand