Introduccion: Good morning, today we have a guest who revolutionized the design of

automobiles. He was the first to design a compact and economical car. We could say that he is
the father of the "city cars" that are so commonly used today. Our guest today is Alec Issigonis.

Entrevistador: Good morning Alec. Thank you for taking the time to talk with me. Could you tell us
a little about yourself?

Alec Issigonis: I am British, born in Turkey on November 18th, 1906.I am an engineer and
automobile designer, with my greatest contribution to the industry being the "Morris Mini".

Entrevistador: How did you start your career in the automotive industry?

Alec Issigonis: I began my career in the automotive industry in the 1930s, when I worked for
Humber Limited. There, I worked on the development of high-end cars and learned a lot about car
design and engineering.

Entrevistador: When did you start thinking about designing a small and economical car like the
Mini?

Alec Issigonis: I started thinking about the Mini in the early 1950s, when I was working at Morris
Motors.

Entrevistador: What were the biggest challenges you faced when designing the Mini?

Alec Issigonis: The biggest challenge was achieving a compact and efficient design that still offered
high performance and good stability.

Entrevistador: What do you think was the main contribution of the Mini to the automotive
industry?

Alec Issigonis: I think the main contribution of the Mini was to demonstrate that a small and
economical car could be practical, safe, and stylish.

Entrevistador: Thank you for sharing your time and your ideas with us, Sir Alec. Your legacy in the
automotive industry is truly impressive.

Alec Issigonis: Thank you very much. It was a pleasure to talk with you.

Conclusion: The Mini was a commercial success and became an icon of British design and a
reference in the global automotive industry. Its success inspired other car manufacturers to create
similar models and helped change the way people thought about small cars.