In 1961 the Austin Seven was rebranded as the Austin Mini, somewhat to the surprise of the Sharp's Commercials car company, later known as Bond Cars, who had been using the name Minicar for their three wheeled vehicle. The Mini Cooper, the performance version made with John Cooper, appeared in 1961, and the Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf were released as more luxurious versions. The Mini Cooper was developed with John Cooper, the Formula One car builder and a friend of Issigonis.
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Source Wikipedia: MiniLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced for four decades over a single generation, with many names and variants, by the British Motor Corporation (BMC)
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WikipediaMark I: 1959
1961 when the Austin Seven was rebranded
Year: Mark I: 1959
1961 when the Austin Seven was rebranded
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produced for four decades over a single generation, with many names and variants, by the British Motor Corporation (BMC)
Mark I: 1959, passage 2
Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf (1961
Body style, hatchback: Mark I: 1959
The Mini is a two-door, four-seat small car
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