The First Mini - 1959 Morris Mini-Minor Old English White This illustration shows the 1998

This illustration shows the 1998 Limited Edition Mini “Paul Smith”

Jaguar was one of the first manufacturers to embrace the luxury sports saloon and one of the cars that was responsible was the Jaguar Mk1 - although it was officially called a “Jaguar 3

or any Austin-Healey enthusiast

with dark blue interior trim

and stylish upholstery

The First Mini - 1959 Morris Mini-Minor Old English White This illustration shows the 1998The Mini was arguably the most influential British car of the 20th century. Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and launched in 1959, the mini was in production for over 40 years. In the wake of the Suez crisis in 1956, the market for German bubble cars increased dramatically but Leonard Lord, the head of the British Motor Corporation, hated them so much he laid down the basic specification for the Mini. From being a small shopping trolley type of car, the