Hillman Minx Phase VIII/VIIIA

Overview
Produced: 1954-1957, 94123 produced.
Types: Saloon,4 doors,4 seats
Convertible,2 doors,4 seats
Coupe,2 doors,4 seats
Estate,4 doors,4 seats

In 1954 the Hillman Minx finally received its long awaited overhead valve engine, the new Minx was designated as the Phase VIII. The Minx Phase VIII introduced 15inch wheels, revised suspension and the usual trim changes. In 1956 a de luxe version, the Phase VIIIA, also joined the range featuring extra chrome and two-tone paintwork.

The new OHV four cylinder engine was available in either 1265cc or 1390cc format and gave the Minx an impressive turn-of-speed (by mid-50's standards!). Production of this the last "Phase" Minx lasted until 1957.  Practical Classics September 2008 - Featuring Buyers Guide Hillman Minx (1948-1957).  Click Here to view in our shop.

0 - 50 mph - 17.3 secs

Standing Q-m - 23.4 secs

Fuel Consumption - 29.5 mpg

Max Speed - 73.8 mph

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1390ccS4 OHVHillman S4 OHV76mm x 76mm7
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
120 Hillman Minx Convertible (1954) Coys 26 Apr 2003 - £4235.00
944 Hillman Minx MKVIII (1954) Brooks 6 Dec 1999 Not sold
251 Hillman Minx MKVII (1954) RTS Auctions Ltd 15 Aug 1999 £3350.00 -
039 Hillman Minx (1955) H&H Sales Limited 28 Jul 1999 £5300.00 -
005 Hillman Minx MKVII (1954) BCA 15 Jun 1998 Not sold
509 Hillman Minx Coupe (1954) Brooks 24 Feb 1998 £1250.00 -
035 Hillman Minx California (1954) Christies 13 May 1995 £1000.00 -
116 Hillman Minx (1955) ADT 21 Jun 1993 £2250.00 -
Magazine Articles
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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 Charm school - Hillman Minx
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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.
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