Hillman Minx Phase III
Overview
| Produced: |
1948-1949, 28619 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Convertible,2 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats |
Hillman finally broke free from its pre-war, conservative styling in 1948 with the arrival of a new Minx family, starting with the Minx Phase III. The Minx had a new transatlantic look inspired by the designs of American stylist Raymond Loewy. Saloon, convertible and estate versions of the Minx were available to tempt buyers both at home and abroad in the more important export markets.
The Phase III Minx used the early 1185cc sidevalve engine and remained in production until the arrival of the Phase IV model in 1949.
Buyers Guide Hillman Minx (1948-1957) featured in Practical Classics September 2008 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click Here to view
Source: Motorbase
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | Hillman Minx Convertible (1948) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 21 Apr 2002 | Not sold | |
| 629 | Hillman Minx Convertible (1948) | Lambert & Foster | 9 Oct 1997 | £1925.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying guide - Hillman Minx (1948-1957) |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2008 | |||
| Buying guide - Hillman Minx- The mainstream, affordable classic that's not a Ford or a BMC. | ||||
| 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 |
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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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