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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