Hillman Super Minx Series II
Overview
| Produced: |
1962-1963 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Convertible,2 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats |
In 1961 Hillman introduced a new deluxe variant of its popular Minx model, the Super Minx. The Super Minx was based around the same mechanical items as the standard car, this meant a 1592cc four cylinder engine coupled with a four speed manual gearbox.
The main difference between the Minx and Super Minx was the bodywork. The new car had a much larger and more modern body design which had a distinctive full width grille and headlamps "capped" by unusual semi-circular side/indicator lamps. The Super Minx had lots of chrome trim and featured a spacious, more luxurious interior. In 1962 a Series II arrived introducing front disc brakes and automatic transmission as an option. Practical Classics Spring 1994 - Featuring Buyers Guide Family Soft-Tops. Click Here to view in our shop. Also: Practical Classics June 2010 - Featuring Buyers Guide Hillman Super Minx (1961-1967). Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1592cc | S4 OHV | Hillman S4 OHV | 81.5mm x 76.2mm | 8.3 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solex | 1 | 33 PSEI downdraught |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mph | 23 s | 22.1 s | 21 mpg | 58 bhp 4400 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 011 | Hillman Super Minx convertible | Anglia Car Auctions | 3 Jun 2012 | - | £3990.00 |
| 104 | Hillman Super Minx convertible | Anglia Car Auctions | 31 Mar 2012 | Not sold | |
| 002 | 1963 Hillman Super Minx | BCA | 14 Feb 2004 | - | £800.00 |
| 003 | Hillman Super Minx (1962) | Barons | 23 Jul 2002 | Not sold | |
| Unknown | Hillman Super Minx (1962) | Barons | 5 Feb 2002 | Not sold | |
| 318 | Hillman Super Minx Sedan (1963) | Goodmans (B&B) | 18 Oct 1998 | Not sold | |
| 008 | Hillman Super Minx (1963) | Parkes | 15 Jun 1997 | £925.00 | - |
| 031 | Hillman Super Minx (1963) | Sandown | 25 Feb 1995 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
1963 Hillman Super Minx |
48 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2012 | |||
| 1963 Hillman Super Minx - Welded in a lock-up, sprayed in a shed, the odds were against Richard East getting this rare MK II model back on the road. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Hillman Super Minx 1961-1967 |
130 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2010 | |||
| Buying Guide - Hillman Super Minx 1961-1967 - A muc overlooked UK classic gets a thorough PC re-evaluation. | ||||
| Article |
Join the topless party |
78 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2006 | |||
| Join the topless party - A four-searer soft-top is a social life on wheels, and these are the coolest you can buy without breaking the bank. Who will you take to the seaside this weekend? Triumph Vitesse vs Morris Minor vs VW Beetle vs Hillman Super Minx | ||||
| Article |
Hillman Super Minx |
116 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2005 | |||
| Hillman Super Minx - How to love and cherish a Super Minx, from changing the oil to modifying the engine. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Datafile. Hillman Super Minx |
84 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2001 | |||
| Buyers Datafile. Hillman Super Minx, Singer Vogue, Humber Sceptre. Super Minxes. They’re Minxes, only bigger. Russ Smith finds what this Rootes range has to offer. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Family Soft-Tops |
70 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 1994 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Family Soft-Tops - Not all convertibles are two-seaters. If you've got a family or lots of friends, why not try a bigger soft-top - we've covered over 18 different models in the next eight pages. Crayford Ford Corsair, Hillman Minx, VW Beetle, Triumph Vitesse, Morris Minor. | ||||
| 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 |
Buyer's Checklist Hillman Imp 1963-1976 |
84 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart August 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Checklist Hillman Imp 1963-1976 - The giant-killing Hilllman makes for an intriguing alternative Mini. | ||||
| Article |
Midget of the load |
154 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2011 | |||
| Midget of the load - America reached the moon first, but who won the other 'space race'? which '60s family estate car gives Andrew Roberts the biggest buzz? Ford Corsair V4 GT Estate, Volkswagen 1600 Variant,Simca 1500 GLS Estate, Hillman Super Minx. | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - Rootes Sceptre/Vogue/Super Minx series |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 28 September 2006 | |||
| Buying power - Rootes Sceptre/Vogue/Super Minx series - The Super Minx Vogue and Sceptre models were a step up from the cooking Minxes and Gazelles from Rootes, and always felt just that little bit more substantial and better engineered than their BMC Farina, Ford Corsair and rover or Triumph 2000 comtemporaties. RICHARD GUNN - who owns a Sceptre himself - looks at how to pick up a good one. | ||||
| Article |
Flower Power - 1962 Hillman Super Minx Series II Convertible |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart August 2005 | |||
| Flower Power - 1962 Hillman Super Minx Series II Convertible - This amiable automotive zoot suit from the Rootes Group nods more to the Fifties than the Sixties. Steve Wilson discovers the past in a Hillman Super Minx Convertible. | ||||
| Article |
Super Minx With a Difference |
40 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart September 2004 | |||
| Super Minx With a Difference - When classic drivers decide to fit a different engine to their cars, they usually opt for a bigger, newer, more powerful engine than the worn-out original. By way of a change, Simon Hilton added diesel power to his Super Minx. Dave Bowers tells an unusual story. | ||||
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