Austin Seven Countryman Isle of Man TT Race the Czar of Russia and

the Czar of Russia and the King of Prussia

(picture shows) Tiny Tim on his visit to London

27th March 1971

15th February 1966

Camden Chapel

Austin Seven Countryman Isle of Man TT Race the Czar of Russia andAustin Seven Countryman, c1961. In 1957 BMC commissioned Alec Issigonis to design a new small car, following his success with the Morris Minor. Popularly known as the Mini, this innovative model popularised many design features still common today. Driving the front wheels, its transverse mounted engine, with the gearbox beneath, removed the space consuming transmission tunnel. Styling was minimalist, in sharp contrast to the transatlantic fins and