Hillman Minx - Models

Models

Type Year Engine Approx Production Body types Wheelbase Max speed Notes
Minx 1932–33 1185 cc 4-cylinder side-valve n/a tourer, sports tourer, 4 light saloon, 6 light saloon, drophead coupé 92 in (2,337 mm) 62 mph (100 km/h) 3-speed gearbox, Bendix brakes, wire wheels
Minx 1934 1185 cc 4-cylinder side-valve n/a tourer, sports tourer, 4 light saloon, 6 light saloon, drophead coupé 92 in (2,337 mm) 62 mph (100 km/h) 4-speed gearbox
Minx 1935 1185 cc 4-cylinder side-valve n/a tourer, sports tourer, 4 light saloon, 6 light saloon, drophead coupé 92 in (2,337 mm) 62 mph (100 km/h) Synchromesh gearbox
Minx Magnificent 1936–37 1185 cc 4-cylinder side-valve n/a tourer, sports tourer, saloon, drophead coupé, estate (1937) 93 in (2,362 mm) 62 mph (100 km/h) New chassis with engine moved forwards; pressed steel wheels
New Minx 1938–39 1185 cc 4-cylinder side-valve n/a saloon, drophead coupé, estate 93 in (2,362 mm) 62 mph (100 km/h) Styling update
Minx 1940–44 1185 cc 4-cylinder side-valve n/a saloon, drophead coupé 93 in (2,362 mm) 62 mph (100 km/h) Unitary construction, 12-volt, rear hinged bonnet, probably no coupés made
Car, Light Utility, Hillman 10HP 1940–45 4 cyl. 30 bhp (22 kW) engine 1185 cc sv Utility body (also Saloon, "Convertible Van" "Ladder Van") 151 in (3,835 mm) Six Marks, pickup bodies with integral cab
Minx Mark I 1945–47 1185 cc 4-cylinder side-valve 60,000 (estimated including Mark II) saloon, drophead coupé, estate 93 in (2,362 mm) 63 mph (101 km/h) Unitary construction, 12-volt, rear-hinged bonnet
Minx Mark II 1947–48 1185 cc 4-cylinder side-valve see Mark I saloon, drophead coupé, estate 93 in (2,362 mm) 66 mph (106 km/h) Styling update: faired in headlamps, hydraulic brakes
Minx Mark III 1948–49 1185 cc 4-cylinder side-valve 28,619 saloon, convertible, estate 93 in (2,362 mm) 70 mph (110 km/h) New styling, independent front suspension
Minx Mark IV 1949–51 1265 cc 4-cylinder side-valve 90,832 saloon, convertible, estate, pickup/utility 93 in (2,362 mm) 68 mph (109 km/h) Styling as Mark III
Minx Mark V 1951–53 1265 cc 4-cylinder side-valve 59,777 saloon, convertible, estate 93 in (2,362 mm) 73 mph (117 km/h) Minor changes
Minx Mark VI 1953 1265 cc 4-cylinder side-valve 44,643 saloon, convertible, 'California' coupé, estate 93 in (2,362 mm) 70 mph (110 km/h) New grille
Minx Mark VII 1953–54 1265 cc 4-cylinder side-valve 60,711 saloon, convertible, coupé, estate 93 in (2,362 mm) 69 mph (111 km/h) Bigger boot
Minx Mark VIII 1954–57 1390 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve 94,123 saloon, convertible, coupé, estate, pickup/coupé utility 93 in (2,362 mm) 74 mph (119 km/h) 15-inch wheels; early examples have previous engine
Minx Series I 1956–57 1390 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve 202,204 saloon, convertible, estate 96 in (2,438 mm) 78 mph (126 km/h) New body designed by Raymond Loewy, reminiscent of his 1955 Studebaker
Minx Series II 1957–58 1390 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve saloon, convertible, estate 96 in (2,438 mm) 78 mph (126 km/h) Minor styling change
Minx Series III 1958–59 1494 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve 83,105 saloon, convertible, estate 96 in (2,438 mm) 77 mph (124 km/h) New grille
Minx Series IIIA, B 1959–60, 60–61 1494 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve 78,052
and 58,260
saloon, convertible, estate 96 in (2,438 mm) 80 mph (130 km/h) Tail fins; optional auto; hypoid rear axle on IIIB
Minx Series IIIC 1961–63 1592 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve n/a saloon, convertible, estate 96 in (2,438 mm) 78 mph (126 km/h) No convertibles after mid 1962
Super Minx Series I 1961–62 1592 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve n/a saloon, convertible, estate 101 in (2,565 mm) 82 mph (132 km/h) Long wheelbase Minx
Minx Series V 1963–65 1592 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve n/a saloon 96 in (2,438 mm) 77 mph (124 km/h) Front discs
Super Minx Series II 1962–63 1592 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve n/a saloon, convertible, estate 101 in (2,565 mm) 82 mph (132 km/h) Front discs
Super Minx Series III 1964–65 1592 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve n/a saloon 101 in (2,565 mm) 81 mph (130 km/h) All synchromesh gearbox
Minx Series VI 1965–67 1725 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve n/a saloon 96 in (2,438 mm) 82 mph (132 km/h) All synchromesh gearbox
Super Minx Series IV 1964–65 1725 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve n/a saloon 101 in (2,565 mm) 82 mph (132 km/h)
Hunter 1966–79 1725 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve 470,000 saloon, estate 98 in (2,489 mm) 90 mph (140 km/h) "Arrow" series shape, optional overdrive
New Minx 1967–70 1496 cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve saloon, estate 98 in (2,489 mm) 83 mph (134 km/h) Basic "Arrow" Hunter; 1725 cc engine optional on estates

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