MINI TRIVIA QUIZ - LEVEL ONE
- Q. Who designed the Mini?
A. Alec Issigonis - Q. In what year was it launched?
A. 1959 - Q. What diameter were the original Mini's wheels?
A. 10 in - Q. What colours were the three Minis that starred in the film 'The Italian Job'?
A. Red, white and blue - Q. What was the name of the (slightly) luxurious Mini named after a posh London district?
A. Mayfair - Q. What colour was Mr. Bean's Mini?
A. Green. Score an extra point if you knew that the official Rover name for the colour was Applejack. - Q. Where is the Mini made in Britain?
A. Longbridge, Birmingham - Q. Name four bodystyles that the Mini has been available in.
A. Saloon, van, estate, pick-up, Clubman, Clubman estate, Wolseley Hornet, Riley Elf, Mini Moke, Bertone hatchback, convertible (one point each). - Q. Where is the Mini's gearbox?
A. In the sump, beneath the engine. - Q. How did you open the door from the inside on an early Mini?
A. You pulled on a vinyl cord.
SCORES:
How Did You Do?1 - 4: How could such a crucial bit of British heritage have passed you by? 5 - 9: You know quite a lot about the marvel that is the Mini. Why not have a go at Level Two? 10+ : (yes, it is possible): Stop being smug. Progress to Level Two.
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