The old skool Mini was a post war, post Suez Crisis feat of engineering that came to symbolize a more chilled out, peace loving society in Britain. But far from being just for tie-die wearing hippys that painted theirs with flowers and CND symbols, it was also popular with racing drivers, film makers and even the Queen. It may not seem that revolutionary now but in a time when cramped, underpowered, barely steerable bubble cars were all the rage, the Mini offered agility, space and more fun than wed have ever thought possible in a dinky, affordable family car.

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