Timo Makinen and Paul Easter in the 1,275-cc Morris Cooper S at the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally. Photo courtesy of BMW Group.

A 1958 prototype drawing for the Mini by Alec Issigonis. Photo courtesy of BMW Group.

The longitudinal section of the 1959 Mini. Photo courtesy of BMW Group.

The front axle and engine of the 1959 Austin Seven/Morris Mini-Minor. Photo courtesy of BMW Group.

John Rhodes in a Morris Mini Cooper S in Brands Hatch in 1966. Photo courtesy of BMW Group.

Alec Issigonis next to an Austin Seven at the Mini’s press launch. Photo courtesy of BMW Group.

The instrument panel in a 1968 Austin Mini 1000 Mk II. Photo courtesy of BMW Group.