Wizardry on wheels - the story of the Mini

Title

Wizardry on wheels - the story of the Mini

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Vox pop; Discussion

TX Date

1 Sep 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:12:36

Description

Wizardry on wheels - the story of the Mini, presented by Don Maclean(?) as he drives a modern Mini. On necessity for production of a small car and the design by Alec Issigonis including revolutionary placement of engine and gearbox- Tony Dawson speaks to Issigonis. Vox pop with the public on owning a Mini and its appeal. Reunites men who worked on the design - suspension expert Jack Daniels, engine specialist Chris Kingham, draughtsman John Shepherd - to talk about the early days. Lord Snowdon (Antony Armstrong-Jones) on his friend Issigonis. Vic Everton and John Shepherd on working with Issigonis. Ends part way through programme.

Further information

Ends part way through programme.

Contributors

Alec Issigonis; Tony Dawson; Jack Daniels; Chris Kingham; John Shepherd; Vic Everton; Antony Armstrong-Jones; Don Maclean(?)

Keywords

Longbridge; Cars; Car industry; Reminiscence; Mini; Design (research); Leonard Lord; BMC; Alec Issigonis

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