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[jeff-jeff981]

Hi guys, im really in need of some of his quotes for an exam tomorrow yes i no its leaving it late but hey ho.
im specifically interested in the one relating to safety!!

im a tad unsure if it actually exists but i think its something like "my cars handle so well that if they crash its their own fault"
any help is really really welcome.
chrs jeff

[rimmer1993]

"It is much easier to drive without having an accident."


"The public don't know what they want; it's my job to tell them"

[jeff-jeff981]

chrs rimmer i had the first one but the second one is good
i just managed to find the one i wanted, if anyone is interested it was

"I make my cars with such good brakes, such good steering, that if people get into a crash it´s their own fault"

i knew i hadn't lost the plot lol
chrs jeff
P.S any more are welcome

[ReadySalted]

I think it was something like, "How dare you! I design my cars, with such good handling, and such good brakes, that if anybody get's into an accident, it's their own fault"

"A camel is a horse, designed by a committee"

"An expert is someone who tells you why you can't do something"

"I feel very, very proud that so many people have copied me"

"I don't want bloody women, driving my cars."
in response to the observation that the stark facia panel of the Austin 1800 might remind women drivers of their domestic appliances.

"Oh yes – I'm Arrogonis!"
gleefully acknowledging the nickname he had earned at Cowley.

"I know there are tens of thousands of such people, but I will not design cars for them."
Issigonis firmly believed that 'if you style a car, it goes out of date.' When his friend, the distinguished motoring journalist Laurence Pomeroy pointed out that however much he might dislike the fact, many buyers rated styling above functional qualities like economy, ease of parking and cornering power, Issigonis replied "Yes, my dear Pom, I know there are tens of thousands of such people, but I will not design cars for them."

[davidv]

MY Cars are Bio-Degradable.
My Cars all come with Rust Free.
The Steering Wheel is so well placed you can see people on the pavement at all times.
The Fuel Tank is so compact you will be good on Fuel.
The Standard Tow Bar is Factory fitted on the Front.
My cars will keep you Fit working on them saving you hudge Gym Bills over one year.
My Minis are so small if you crash one you sould not be on the Road.
The Speedo is placed in the middle of Dash so all can see have fast they are going.Less than they Think.
I did Love all my Minis Really one got a nickname KATTY she did not like getting damp and Wet.She would catch a cold and only Cough instead of starting.LOLs

[Stevee]

"One thing that I learned the hard way - well not the hard way, the easy way - is when you're designing a new car for production, never, never, copy the opposition" - Alec Issigonis

he said something to a designer of fasion aswell think it went like this

"you design ladies clothes, they will go out of fasion in a few years, my cars will still be in fasion even when im dead" - Alec Issigonis

anyone feel free to correct me

[davidv]

That is a good real quote above. Viv. Westwood has many top sayings also.

[Stevee]

the one about the ladies clothes is my fave

shows that british cars out live the french clothes

personal i hate french people but its a loverly country

[tomgale]

the ladies clothes one was to pininfarina i belive, italian car stylist.