Hillman Minx Phase I
Overview
Produced: |
1939-1947 |
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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. The Minx was so rugged and reliable it actually remained in production for the first few years of the war being used as a light staff-car by the armed services. Despite looking conventional the Minx featured a bonnet hinged at the rear as well as the aforementioned unitary bodyshell.
Following the end of WW2 production of the Minx Phase I resumed, an attractive (and rare!) drophead coupe version joined the saloon along with a more useful estate version. Mechanical specification remained fairly primitive consisting of a sidevalve engine, Bendix brakes and semi-elliptic springs.
Engines
Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
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1185cc | S4 SV | 63mm x 95mm | 6.3 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
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Dimensions
Wheelbase | Front Track | Rear Track | Length | Width | Weight (CWT) | Turning Circle |
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7' 8" | 4' 0" | 12' 11" | 5' 0" | 0' 0" |