Classic Car Catalogue
Hillman 1947
Minx Phase I - ost. rok
Minx Phase II - nowy model
Great Britain 
Pierwszy Minx z samonośnym nadwoziem został zaprezentowany krótko przed wybuchem II Wojny Światowej. Produkcję kontynuowano jeszcze po 1939 roku. W grudniu w ofercie pojawił się ulepszony Minx Phase II z reflektorami wbudowanymi w botniki i tarczowymi koami. Silnik nadal ma rozrząd bocznozaworowy, ale samochód wyposażono w hydrauliczne hamulce.
Pięcioosobowa czterodrzwiowa kareta Minx jest jednym z nielicznych brytyjskich samochodów bezramowych. Powojenny model karety Minx ma szereg drobnych ulepszeń, jak lip. specjalne zatrzaski, ułatwiające zamykanie drzwi bez potrzeby silnego zatrzaskiwania, samoczynnie zapalająca się lampka wewnątrz bagażnika, większa ochrona przeciw rdzewieniu itd. Silnik o litrażu 1.185 cm sześć, ma ulepszone komory spalania. Skrzynka przekładniowa jest wzmocniona. Zawieszenie jest uzupełnione przez dodanie drążka skrętnego sprzęgającego oba tylne amortyzatory.
(Przegląd Motoryzacyjny 1947)
Hillman Minx Saloon is a carryover from 1946 and sold at £474 (DeLuxe). The car have an integral welded body-cum-chassis structure and conventional suspension with semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear. Minx Drophead Coupé is an attractive variant selling at £557. An Estate car is also offered, based on the Commer light van (itself a derivative from the Minx). The Minx was in production from August 1945, until December 1947.
Hillman Minx for 1948, announced in December 1947, and known as the Mark II, is facelifted and modified in several respects. Bonnet, bumpers, front wings and dashboard are restyled and the four-speed gearbox have steering-column gearshift. The radiator grille is no longer integral with the bonnet and the headlamps built-in. The wheels are now of the full-disc type. Another important modification is the change from mechanical to hydraulic brakes.
PLUS ALL THE MANY FEATURES WHICH HAVE MADE THE MINX SO FAMOUS
POWEREDD BY THE FAMOUS MINX ENGINE which has proved itself on the roads of the world and achieved an outstanding reputation for reliability, economy, performance and long life. Detail refinements have been incorporated, including increased oil pump capacity and narrower, deeper piston rings. Proved "Cushioned Power" engine mounting gives smooth running and eliminates vibration.
BALANCED RIDE SUSPENSION, incorporating Variload springing, ensures those excellent riding qualities over all types of road surfaces for which the Hillman Minx has become renowned. All occupants are seated within the wheelbase on "contour-correct" deeply-upholstered seats.
ALL-STEEL BODY AND FRAME UNIT provide an integrated engineering structure of immense strength and safety. This scientific method of marrying frame and body gives an added margin of safety to all occupants and ensures silent coachwork.
OUTSIZE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT has been designed to carry in safety and free from dust and dirt an exceptional quantity of luggage, including golf clubs which can be accommodated within the width of the enclosed compartment. Lid rises easily to fully open position after catch has been raised, special spring-poise prevents it falling. At night, even when open red light shows to rear— an important safety feature. Spare wheel and tyre, four-corner jack and compact tool kit are located in separate locker so that it is unnecessary to remove luggage if a wheel has to be changed.
TRI-POSITION DRIVING SEAT is adjustable for height,, slope and leg room. adjustable for leg room. Front passenger seat is also adjustable for legroom.
NATURAL RAKE STEERING gives precision control. Improved lubrication and sealing for swivel pin bushes ensures long life and maintains lightness and accuracy of steering. Right or left hand drive optional.
IN ADDITION:
SUNSHINE ROOF
WIDE PARCEL SHELF BEHIND REAR SEAT
CAPACIOUS POCKETS TO FRONT DOORS
LARGE CUBBY HOLE IN FACIA
VENTILATION LOUVRES TO FRONT WINDOWS
WIDE-VISION WINDSCREEN WITH NARROW PILLARS TO AVOID "BLINDSPOTS"
SIX LARGE WINDOWS AND EXTRA-SIZE REAR WINDOW, ALL OF TRIPLEX GLASS
FOUR WIDE DOORS
FLUSH FLOOR ENTRANCE
SIDE ARM RESTS TO REAR SEAT
ASHTRAYS FRONT AND REAR
SUN VISOR
TWO SCUTTLE VENTILATORS
BUILT-IN TAIL AND STOP LAMP
12-VOLT BATTERY
STEEL AND RUBBER BUSHES ELIMINATE MANY GREASING POINTS
OIL WARNING LIGHT
STEEL-BACKED MAIN AND BIG END BEARINGS
PRECISION BORED LO-EX LOW EXPANSION ALLOY PISTONS FOR OIL ECONOMY AND LONG LIFE DOWN-DRAUGHT CARBURETTOR WITH SPECIAL HEAVY DUTY OIL BATH AIR CLEANER
MANY IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES AND DETAIL REFINEMENTS INCREASE QUALITY AND VALUE STILL FURTHER
For 16 years, in peace and in war, the name Hillman Minx has stood for that "little more" in quality in performance, in economy, in reliability, in comfort, in safety, in everything that makes the difference between just motoring and motoring enjoyment. Each year has seen the continuous improvement of this car universally successful since its introduction, and proved by arduous service throughout the world. The latest Model carries this tradition even further with a series of important new features and detail refinements.
DISTINGUISHED NEW FRONTAL APPEARANCE adds new style to an already distinctive car. New chromium radiator grille, streamlined wings with quadruple motif and integral headlamps, handsome disc wheels, and powerful bumpers combine beauty of styling with the practical advantages of easy cleaning, increased safety and greater accessibility.
PROVED SYNCHROMATIC FINGER-TIP GEARCHANGE, with new synchromesh 4-speed crash-proof gearbox, permits smooth, rapid, positive, finger-tip gear control. All gears are positively located once engaged, and are in the same relative positions in the gate as on previous models. Elimination of old-fashioned gear lever gives increased roominess in front compartment and easier, safer, entrance and exit.
LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM. The latest design incorporating two leading shoes gives powerful positive braking action. Brakes are light in operation, can be quickly adjusted and ensure a square progressive pull-up under all normal road conditions.
ATTRACTIVE NEW " DUO-TONE " INTERIOR DESIGN is carried out in wool cloth and leather in the latest colour schemes. The facia panel and interior mouldings are finished in jewelescent grey.
NEW EASI-LIFT SAFETY BONNET released from inside the car, thus preventing pilfering or interference with engine. Special safety catch is embodied, so that if the bonnet lock is accidentally released while the car is in motion, the bonnet remains positively fixed in position. Bonnet opens right up to give easy access to power unit.
NEW LONG-BEAM SEALED REFLECTOR DOUBLE DIPPING HEADLAMPS are pre-focused, of neat appearance, easily cleaned, and cannot be knocked out of alignment.
STYLISH NEW FACIA PANEL is finished in jewelescent grey. All instruments are neatly grouped in front of the driver for easier visibility and can be clearly seen through the unobstructed top half of the three-spoke spring steering wheel.
NEW WIDE-ARC SCREEN WIPERS permit increased vision in bad weather and operate by simple master control which eliminates two separate switches and need for parking by hand.
QUICK-ACTION, POSITIVELY LOCATED FOUR-CORNER JACKING SYSTEM holds the jack rigid when in use and is simple and effortless when in operation.
HANDSOME EASI-CLEAN DISC WHEELS with large chromium centree plates.
SELF-LOCATING STARTER HANDLE avoids tiresome delay in emergency.
IMPROVED LUBRICATION AND SEALING for swivel pin bushes ensures long life and maintains lightness and accuracy of steering.
REAR AXLE is mounted on to rear springs with rubber insulated blocks, thus improving smoothness of ride and insulating body from shocks and noise.
ROLLED EDGES AND MUD FLAPS ensure cleaner car under all normall conditions.
HIS MASTER'S VOICE AUTOMOBILE RADIO Provision is made for fitting the new His Master's Voice 6-valve superhet, medium and long wave Automobile Radio.
