Midlands News: 18.06.1969: Two Millionth Mini

Summary

The two millionth mini has been produced at the British Leyland factory at Longbridge in Birmingham. Jeffrey Watson interview with the car's designer Sir Alec Issigonis.

Year:

1969

Duration:

0:02:00

Film type:

Black & White / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

We see the two millionth Mini at the end of the production line surrounded by workers as Alec Issigonis looks on. Jeffrey Watson then interviews Issigonis away from the factory about Japanese competition to the Mini, his initial thinking about the design and his future plans for small cars.


Credits

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Notes

Story number - 69-649. The Mini went into production in 1959 with the millionth being completed in 1965.