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Join us this week as we dive into the history of Britains most iconic car: the Mini. How did a Turkish refugee who escaped multiple wars go on to design the most famous and iconic British car in history? And how did the Mini help Britain bounce back from World War II? Find out this week on Past Gas: Mini.

00:00 Intro
00:30 The Tiny Car That Saved Britain
02:16 Host intros
03:00 Justins rally experience
18:28 Alecs childhood and journey to the UK
22:32 Alec makes a name for himself
29:13 The Morris Minor
33:33 The Mini
42:38 The Mini becomes an icon
49:12 Legacy and takeaways
51:39 Listener Mail

Visual credits:
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National Motor Museum
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@JHRCCPRESS
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