key to the Mini project which was launched in 1959. Jack Daniels characterised their relationship as "90 per cent his perspiration versus the 10 per cent inspiration" of Issigonis "We got on well together, but he was the gaffer." Legacy Rob Oldaker, product development director of MG Rover, originally a trainee under Daniels at British Leyland, said "Jack will be remembered for his pragmatic input to many cars. He guided many towards successful careers in the industry." Personal life Daniels was married to Mabel, with whom he had one son, one daughter, and one son deceased. In 1956 he moved with his wife and family to King's Norton, Birmingham. Later life Daniels died near Bournemouth after suffering from cancer for two years. References External links Jack Daniels interviewed on YouTube The Story of the Mini Cooper 1912 births 2004 deaths British automotive engineers Deaths from cancer in England