28/08/2026
The Mini is an iconic British car that is seen on roads around the world. If you're a car fanatic, here are some fun facts:
◇ Back in 1959, the very first Mini did not have a radio. The creator of the car, Alec Issigonis, was a heavy smoker, so he used the space for a very large ashtray instead.
◇ The most people ever packed into a Mini on record is 28. It was a new Guinness World Record in 2012.
◇ John Cooper, the inventor of the Formula One car, is the person the Mini Cooper is named after. He created the sporty version of the Mini in 1961.
◇ The original Mini sold for about £497 in 1959.
◇ The Mini Clubman was first designed and released in 1969 is still sold today in its updated all-wheel-drive version.
◇ Were the pockets in the door meant for maps? No. They were meant for a bottle of gin and several bottles of tonic water.
The Mini may be small but it is very loved.
Call us on 0315694045 if your Mini needs service or repairs. Our workshop team will offer excellent workmanship.
Unit 08, 90 Columbine Place, Glen Anil, Durban, 4051
www.landonauto.co.za