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Originally designed by Sir Alexander Issigonis for the former British Motor Corporation, the small car has become a big star over the years - especially in films such as The Italian Job.

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The Mini at 60
Originally designed by Sir Alexander Issigonis for the former British Motor Corporation, the small car has become a big star over the years - especially in films such as The Italian Job.

As the Mini reaches its 60th birthday on Monday, we take a look at some of your pictures of the iconic little car.

One thing that has not changed is that it is still made in Oxford, by BMW.

Some Mini lovers share their stories.

Chris Moss, from Lincoln, does not only have one, but six with the oldest being a 1962 Wolseley Hornet (far right in the picture).

He says his love of the brand started when he was 17 and managed to save enough money to buy and restore a "wreck".

Chris tells us: "I spend much of my time, and money, working on the cars. It is not a cheap hobby, but when you love something it's worth it."

Sarah Nicoll grew up in a household where both her parents owned Minis, so it was only a matter of time before she bought one of her own.

Starting with Gerry, a Hawaiian blue Mini, and Eddie, a red vehicle, Sarah and her partner started an enthusiast group last year.

Jack Parker and his girlfriend Ria recently attended a Mini In The Park event at Mallory Park in Leicestershire.

"I've attended loads of car shows and because of that I've met lots of new people," says Jack, who has owned the car for four years.

"It's an incredible community."

Tom Shorrock had to save hard to buy his first Mini when he was 16 and had just started work as an apprentice electrician.

He remembers that the vehicle was orange with a black roof as well as matching interior.

Years later, Tom still loves the brand, describing driving his car as an escape from stress.

"I love Minis for the conversations they start, the heads they turn and the feeling I have when I drive the car."

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