Hillman Minx Series I
| Produced: |
1956-1957 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Convertible,2 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats |
A new Hillman Minx arrived in 1956, the Series I. Hillman had decided to abandon the "Phase" model designation and so started off the "Series" numbering system for the new Minx. Mechanically the Minx was much the same as before and most improvements or changes were purely cosmetic.
As before the Minx was available in either saloon, estate or convertible form, sadly the special hardtop "Californian" model was no longer available. In 1957 the Series II model arrived, once again changes were mainly cosmetic although a semi-automatic gearbox was added to the option list.
The Hillman minx Series II made a significant impact after its launch due to its new style grille and sportier look. Many enthusiasts feel that the Minx series II is the "best looking Hillman ever built".
The Series II convertible was the most sought after model but unfortunately not many were built. It is estimated that around 3000 convertibles were produced between 1957 and 1958.
The series II was replaced with the Series III in 1959.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1390cc | S4 OHV | Hillman S4 OHV | 76mm x 76mm | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 mph | 23.6 s | 30 mpg |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 059 | Hillman Minx | Anglia Car Auctions | 3 Jun 2012 | - | £2523.00 |
| 201 | Hillman-Minx Hillman Minx De Luxe Series 1 'Alexander' Historic | Coys | 14 Jan 2012 | Not sold | |
| Unknown | Hillman Minx convertible | Anglia Car Auctions | 9 Apr 2011 | - | £3360.00 |
| 411 | Hillman Minx Competition Saloon | Bonhams | 6 Mar 2010 | £7200.00 | £8280.00 |
| 564 | Hillman Minx Competition Saloon | Bonhams | 7 Dec 2009 | Not sold | |
| 247 | Hillman Minx (1956) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 8 Jul 2001 | £1800.00 | - |
| 28A | Hillman Minx MKVIII (1956) | BCA | 21 May 2001 | - | £1551.00 |
| 017 | Hillman Minx MKVIII (1956) | BCA | 9 Oct 2000 | Not sold | |
| 033 | Hillman Minx Convertible (1956) | BCA | 7 Aug 2000 | Not sold | |
| 006 | Hillman Minx MKVII (1956) | BCA | 3 Apr 2000 | Not sold | |
| 316 | Hillman Minx Saloon (1957) | Sothebys | 18 Sep 1995 | Not sold | |
| 619 | Hillman Minx Saloon (1957) | Holloways Auctioneers Ltd | 22 Apr 1995 | Not sold | |
| 425 | Hillman Minx S VIII (1956) | Sandown | 26 Nov 1994 | £1800.00 | - |
| 007 | Hillman Minx (1958) | ADT | 21 Feb 1994 | £325.00 | - |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Buyers guide - Back to basics |
96 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart April 2008 | |||
| Buyers guide - Back to basics- It might not be the most glamourous car in the world, but the Minx is a dependable affordable and very practical classic. Here's how to buy the right one for you. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Hillman Minx/Singer Gazelle |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 19 May 2005 | |||
| Buying Power - Hillman Minx/Singer Gazelle - Solid and dependable, Hillman, Minxes and Singer Gazelles are the pillars of salt of the classic world. But don’t get one where salt has worked its worst on the body, says RICHARD GUNN. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Hillman Minx |
36 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 30th June 2004 | |||
| Road Test - Hillman Minx - Built 1956-67, four-seater, four-door saloon, estate and convertible, rear-wheel-drive, 1390-1725cc 4cyl OHV engines. | ||||
