Launch Editor Nigel Fryatt's MiniWorld memories

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30 years! If you think I'm going to say it's gone in a blink of the eye, you'd be wrong. This is a generation ago, and it's great credit to all involved that the magazine is still in such fine health. It really does seem another age to be honest, and I am genuinely humbled to have been involved in its creation. If there's a secret to the magazine's success, it's not just about the car, it's about the people involved in the Mini world. I have met some amazing people over the years thanks to this marvellous little machine - none more so than the late John Cooper. I've just dug out the very first issue, which included my interview with John. The first line says: "There's definitely life after the big Three-O." That refers to the Mini Cooper celebrating 30 years back in 1991, and that anniversary Cooper conversion of course, but seems relevant today! He then went on to say: 'I do remember having . lunch once with Issigonis and Italian designer Sergio Farina. Sergio said to Alec, "when are you going to let me do some work on the Mini?" meaning he wanted to give It an Italian body style. Issigonis said: "Your designs are like ladies' clothes; they are out of fashion in two years. My car will still be in fashion when I'm dead.' How true. To anyone reading this, who might have bought the very first issue, I take my hat off to you. Well done MiniWorld!.