Mini Cooper S (1961 - 2000)

The original Mini changed small-car design by turning the engine sideways and pushing the wheels to the corners, creating a tiny car with remarkable interior space. Alec Issigonis’s packaging solution became one of the most influential automotive layouts of the 20th century.

Its fame grew even further through motorsport, especially the Mini Cooper’s rally success. The Mini’s importance comes from being both a practical people’s car and a giant-killing competition machine, a rare combination that made it beloved across class and culture.