Looks like it ...a bit

Post by **markattard** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:06 am

Well Mr Issigonis would have definitely had a look at this car before designing the Mog.

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Post by **rayofleamington** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:07 pm

don't forget that the minor was originally a lowlight.
The body shape was very similar in side profile to an 40's American car... Guess where Issy had been to recently?

Post by **markattard** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:43 am

To tell the truth, it is so similar that I would not call it a new design! But since it was somewhat smaller Issy designed the mudguard round ends to overlap the front door, a new grille and Wham! the mog was born...

Dont know about the engine though...

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:08 pm

The engine was planned to be a boxer!

Post by **d_harris** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:28 pm

Its a shame that was never developed really.

Anyone else noticed that the lowlight pic has been mirrored?

Post by **markattard** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:11 pm

I did the mirroring to emphasize the similarity, sorry for that!