Alec Issigonis

Sir Alexander Arnold Constantine Issigonis, CBE, FRS (November 18, 1906 – October 2, 1988) was a Greek-British designer of cars, now remembered chiefly for the groundbreaking and influential development of the Mini, launched by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) in 1959. Quotes I've always felt that stylists such as you have in America are ashamed of a car and are preoccupied with making it look like something else, like a submarine or an airship...As an engineer, I revolt against this. The New York Times . External links Category:Businesspeople from the United Kingdom Category:Businesspeople from Greece Category:Designers Category:1906 births Category:1988 deaths Category:Commanders of the Order of the British Empire