MINI Concept Geneva celebrates Monte Carlo Rally winner

The Mini Cooper S that in 1967 won the 36th Monte Carlo Rally. The driver and navigator were Rauno Aaltonen (the "Flying Finn") and Henry Liddon. Picture drawn from the book entitled "MINI 1959-2005: the history, the models, the legend". Credit: with perm

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February 26, 2006 From 1964 to 1967 Mini dominated the Monte Carlo Rally, setting the foundation for its legendary reputation as a highly agile and nimble sports car. Now, commemorating the 100th birthday of Sir Alec Issigonis (the creator of the Mini and the outstanding victories scored by the Mini brand some 40 years ago, MINI Concept Geneva offers an up-to-date interpretation of the small British racer in its great days. In particular, this new concept model presents the core idea of the Mini Traveller, Mini Countryman, and Mini Clubman Estate in a highly progressive new model variant.

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