Sir Alec Issigonis, The Guardian Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sir Alec Issigonis, The Guardian.

Sir Alec Issigonis (1906-1988) was a British automotive engineer and designer, best known for his iconic creation, the Mini. Born in Smyrna, Ottoman Empire (now Izmir, Turkey), Issigonis moved to the UK at a young age. He joined the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and in 1959, introduced the Mini, a revolutionary compact car that became a symbol of British motoring. Issigonis' innovative design principles, including placing the engine transversely and positioning the wheels at the corners of the car, made the Mini a space-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicle. His contribution to the automotive industry continues to be celebrated worldwide.