Hillman Minx Phase II
Overview
| Produced: |
1947-1948 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Drophead Coupe,2 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats |
Shortly before the outbreak of WW2 Hillman announced its first unitary (chassis-less body) saloon model, the new Minx. Production continued after 1939 for a couple of years and resumed following the end of WW2. Despite looking conventional the Minx featured a bonnet hinged at the rear as well as the aforementioned unitary bodyshell.
A revised Minx Phase II model arrived in 1947 which looked more modern with its faired in headlamps and disc-wheels. Mechanical specification remained fairly primitive consisting of a sidevalve engine, although at least hydraulic brakes were now included.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1185cc | S4 SV | 63mm x 95mm | 6.3 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | Hillman Minx Phase II Drophead Coupé | Bonhams | 30 Apr 2012 | £1200.00 | £1380.00 |
| 840 | Hillman Minx 10hp (1947) | Brooks | 27 Jul 2000 | Not sold | |
| 257 | Hillman Minx Phase II (1948) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 20 Jul 1997 | - | - |
| 033 | Hillman Minx Dhc (1947) | ADT | 12 Aug 1996 | - | £4620.00 |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Hillman Minx |
126 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 1999 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Hillman Minx - Simple and sturdy, the ohv Hillman Minx Series cars are the ultimate practical classics. Mark Dixon introduces the range. | ||||
| Article |
Charm school - Hillman Minx |
98 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly January 2012 | |||
| Charm school - Hillman Minx - The evergreen Hillman Minx offers a tempting blend of robust engineering and transatlantic design touches. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Series Hillman Minx |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 6 November 2008 | |||
| Buying Power - Series Hillman Minx- The Series Hillman Minx was Rootes' real bread and butter for more than a decade. Sturdy yet stylish, the cars sold well in their day, but should you buy one? NICK LARKIN investigates. | ||||
| Article |
Beach boys |
8 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly July 2008 | |||
| Beach boys- With quiet roads and unspoilt countryside, the historic Normandy coast makes an ideal destination. 1947 Hillman Minx | ||||
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