Alec Issigonis
- January 10, 2024
- Entrepreneur
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Alec Issigonis |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 18, 1906(1906-11-18) |
| Age | 118 |
| Date Of Death | October 2, 1988, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Birthplace | Turkey |
| Country | Turkey |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Alec Issigonis Biography
| Name | Alec Issigonis |
| Birthday | Nov 18 |
| Birth Year | 1906 |
| Place Of Birth | Turkey |
| Birth Country | Turkey |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Alec Issigonis is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on November 18, 1906 in Turkey, Turkey. British car designer best remembered for his work on the development of the iconic Mini. He was knighted in 1969 and was honored by the city of Oxford with a street named after him, Alec Issigonis Way.
He and Frank Stephenson are both famous car designers.
His father died in 1922, at which point he and his mother moved to the U.K..
Alec Issigonis Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Entrepreneur |
| House | Living in own house. |
Alec Issigonis is one of the richest Entrepreneur from Turkey. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alec Issigonis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He attended London’s Battersea Polytechnic before entering the University of London External Programme.
He was a race car driver during the 30’s and 40’s.
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Who is Alec Issigonis Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Alec Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Turkey. Alec Issigonis celebrates birthday on November 18 of every year.
What is Alec Issigonis famous for?
Sir Alec Issigonis, in full Sir Alexander Arnold Constantine Issigonis, (born Nov. 18, 1906, Smyrna [now İzmir], Tur. —died Oct. 2, 1988, Birmingham, Eng.), British automobile designer who created the best-selling, economical Mini and the perennially popular Morris Minor.
What was Sir Alec Issigonis influenced by?
Issigonis’s mother, Hulda Prokopp, was descended from a Bavarian brewing family who had settled in Smyrna, and established a brewery. Young Alec grew up in a very affluent environment, with influences from Germany and Greece (he grew up speaking German and Greek), rather than Turkey and Britain.
Why did Alec Issigonis design the Mini?
The oil crisis sparked the idea. For Alec Issigonis it was THE chance to prove himself. The task: a car with lots of space inside with minimum dimensions outside, seats for four passengers, impeccable driving characteristics, superior fuel economy, and a very affordable price. That’s exactly what he did.
Who invented the Mini?
The Mini was designed by Alec Issigonis and produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000. The original is considered an icon of 1960s British popular culture, while more modern Minis remain as the standard bearer of cool Britannia.
Why is the Mini car iconic?
Throughout its evolution, the Mini was at the forefront of design and engineering innovation. It was the first small car to have front wheel drive and had small 10 inch wheels. It had a traverse engine, which saved space and allowed a reasonable sized engine to fit into a small engine cavity.