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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