Thursday 15 February 2018

1961, Cars: Hillman Super Minx

In October 1961 British automobile manufacturer Hillman (Rootes Group) introduced the new Hillman Super Minx. The new car was an upmarket version of the smaller Hillman Minx. Initially the Super Minx was only available as a saloon with the 1,592 cc L4 Rootes engine with 46 kW of power.

In 1962 the range was expanded with a five-door estate (May 1962) and a two-door convertible (June 1962). In October 1962 all cars were updated with larger front disc brakes and a revised axle ratio. In 1964 production of the convertible ended after the Hillman Super Minx received a facelift, the wrap-around rear window was replaced by more conventional design with extra side windows. The windscreen became taller and the roofline less curved. In October 1965 the engine capacity was increased to 1,725 cc.
Hillman Super Minx Saloon (1961)
Hillman Super Minx Saloon (1961)
Hillman Super Minx Convertible (1962)
Hillman Super Minx Estate (1962)
Hillman Super Minx Saloon (1964)
Hillman Super Minx Saloon (1964)
The car was also sold as a rebadged Singer Vogue and Humber Sceptre. Production of the saloon ended in 1966, the estate was produced until 1967. It was replaced by the Hillman Hunter (Rootes Arrow). 
Singer Vogue
Singer Vogue
Humber Sceptre
Successor: Hillman Hunter (Rootes Arrow) (1966)

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