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It’s more than 60 years since the launch of the iconic Mini – the British people’s car. With front-wheel drive, a transverse-mounted engine, its wheel-in-each-corner design and genius packaging, it became the blueprint for all small vehicles to follow. British Motor Heritage (BMH) has been making replacement body parts and complete …

MINI is celebrating the 10 millionth MINI produced since production of the iconic original began in 1959. The landmark car – a MINI 60 Years Anniversary Edition – was built at MINI Plant Oxford. Designed by Alec Issigonis, the classic Mini revolutionised the automotive world and was produced at Oxford …