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 Hillman Audax Minx Series III

Manufacturer	Rootes Group
Class	Motor Car
Production	1956 to 1967
Assembly	United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, New Zealand
Body style	4-door saloon 2-door convertible 4-door estate
Engine	1,592 cc I4

The Hillman Minx Audax Series III was a British car built from 1958 until 1963.

History

The Hillman Minx Audax Series III was built as the Series III first in 1958, the Series IIIA in 1959, the Series IIIB in 1960, and Series IIIC in 1961 until 1963.

The Audax body was designed by the Rootes Group, but helped by the Raymond Loewy design organisation, who were involved in the design of Studebaker coupés in 1953.The Hillman is a four-seater saloon weighing some 21-cwt. powered by an engine of 56 b.h.p. with a maximum speed of about 80 m.p.h. Now with improved larger brakes which increase the lining area from 92 sq. in. to 121 sq. in. with A pedal pressure of 120 lb.,

The car went through a series of annual face lifts each given a Series number, replacing the Mark number used on the previous Minxes; there was no Series IV.A variety of manual transmissions, with column or floor change, and automatic transmissions were offered. For the automatic version the Mark III used a Smiths Easidrive.The automatic gear-changing automatic clutches and manual gear selection. Made by Smiths and developed for a
number of years as the "Easidrive," is quite different from the normal, fluid-drive automatic transmissions by use of electro-magnetic clutches and automatic selection of three forward gear ratios. From the driver's seat the selector lever and its indicator panel on the steering column the lever can be moved to Drive, Second or Neutral and, by lifting it over a safety spring-loaded catch, to Reverse, which should not be engaged before the car has come completely to rest. Changes into second and top gears are governed automatically by a control box matching road speed and throttle response.

The separate front seats are well-padded and comfortable over a long journey. Visibility, is helped by a new, deeper windscreen. a heating system with the ability to blow warm air on to the floor and cool air on to the windscreen level. Both standard and deluxe come with parcel shelf running the full width of the car has taken the place of a lockable glove box there is ample capacity for luggage at the rear. Instruments: Speedometer with non-decimal,
total distance recorder, fuel gauge, water thermometer, Warning lights; Dynamo charge, oil pressure, indicator, headlamp main beam, Locks: With ignition key Ignition, both front doors. Ashtrays One under facia, one behind front seat Interior lights One with courtesy switches and Interior heater.

Optional, Smiths Optional Extras Heater, radio, oil pressure gauge, ammeter (standard with Easidrive transmission), bumper over-riders. separate
front seats. Upholstery material Floor covering Rubber and carpet

Exterior colours standardized 6 single, Alternative body styles 6 two-tone.

Some models were re-badged in certain markets, with the Sunbeam and Humber marques used for some exports. The New Zealand importer/assembler Todd Motors created the Humber 80 and Humber 90, badge-engineered models based respectively on the Minx and Super Minx, as a way to secure scarce additional import licences for CKD assembly kits. Although the 90 was identical to the Super Minx, the cheaper 80 could be spotted by a horizontal bar grille design. The Audax Minx was also built in Japan by Isuzu Motors as the Isuzu Hillman Minx under licence from Rootes between September 1956 and June 1964 Isuzu produced their own unique estate car version, the Isuzu Hillman Express, from 1958 to 1964.

Series III 1494 cc engine

• Top speed of 76.9 mph (123.8 km/h)
• Accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 25.4 seconds.
• Fuel consumption of 31.8 miles per imperial gallon (8.9 L/100 km; 26.5 mpg_‑US)

Hillman Audax Minx in Heartbeat tv series

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Hillman Imp Californian

Manufacturer	Rootes Group
Class	Sports car
Production	1967 to 1970
Assembly	Linwood, Scotland
Body style	2-door coupe
Layout	RR layout
Engine	875 cc Straight-4 Overhead camshaft
Transmission	4-speed manual all-synchromesh.
Wheelbase	82 in, 2,083 mm
Length	139 in, 3,531 mm
Width	60.25 in, 1,530 mm
Height	52.50 in, 1,333 mm
Dry weight	1,523 1b, 691 kg
Max Speed	80 mph, 128.8 km/h
Price new	£713 inc

The Hillman Imp Californian was a rear-engine coupe car, manufactured under the Hillman marque by the Rootes Group (later Chrysler Europe) from 1967 to 1970.

History

The Imp Californian coupe, was introduced in 1967 at the same time as the van's pressings were used to create an estate car. This coupe had 2 doors with 4 seats the front seats separate units with reclining backrests the divided rear seating the rear seats can be folded down for extra luggage space. Instruments, Speedometer, fuel gauge and warning lights for flashing indicators, oil pressure/water temperature,
headlamp main beam and ignition. Interior light and panel illumination. 

The coupe bodyshell was similar to the standard body mk 2 imps but featured a more shallow-raked windscreen and rear window which, unlike that on the standard bodied cars, could not be opened. The attempt at a sportier design did not translate into better acceleration or top speed figures and the aerodynamics of the standard saloon were actually slightly better. The new body style made its first appearance at the Paris Motor Show in October 1967, with the introduction of the sporting Sunbeam Stiletto. The coupe body had also appeared, with less powerful engines, in the Hillman Imp Californian announced in January 1967 and the more luxurious Singer Chamois coupe. By 1967 the company had been acquired by Chrysler, to become part of Chrysler Europe. A year later, ahead of the 1968 London Motor Show, the recommended retail prices of most Imp models were reduced for the domestic market by more than four per cent, despite the general price inflation affecting the UK.

Rear-engine cars generally suffer from oversteer handling characteristics to some extent, and to counteract this as much as possible, the Imp had a semi-trailing arm independent rear suspension system the distribution of weight was 38% to the front axle, and 62% rear axle. This relatively costly and sophisticated solution, typical for small car design at the time, was insisted upon by its designers after testing at length a Chevrolet Corvair with swing axles. To attain balanced handling, the Imp actually used swing axle geometry at the front, but this initially led to too much understeer and the camber was later reduced by lowering the pivot points. 

Standard features self-parking screen wipers with heavy duty motor. two sun visors,headlamp flasher switch, zone toughened windscreen. builton heating and ventilation with blower unit. screen-washers,four stowage pockets. front quarter-lights, floor carpeting. ashtrays, padded armrests on rear side pockets, door operated interior light. twin-tone hornsand wheel-trim discs.

Colour schemes
Signal Red with Black upholstery ,Ming Blue with Blue upholstery ,Polar White with Black upholstery ,Polar White with Blue upholstery
Lincoln Green with Black upholstery ,Golden Bronze Metallic with Black upholstery

OPTIONAL EXTRAS. White-wall tyres, Smiths Radiomobile, reversing light, overriders, seat belts, etc.

The Imp's engine was mounted behind the rear wheels, slanted over at 45° to fit. This was done to keep the center of gravity low and to minimize its effects on the roadholding of the car, a 4 stroke water cooled with 4 cylinders slanted at 45°, in line. fitted with 1 Solex 30 PlH-5 semi-downdraught single barrel carburettor .Fitted to a 4 speed mechanical gearbox with synchromesh gears on  1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

Performance

• Engine Capacity 53.39 cu in, 875 cu cm
• Fuel Consumption 43.7 m/imp gal, 36.2 m/US gal, 6.5 1 x 100 km
• Max Speed 80 mph, 128.8 km/h
• Max power (SAE): 42 hp at 5,000 rpm
• Max torque (SAE): 56 1b ft, 7.7 kg m at 2,800 rpm
• Max engine rpm: 5,600
• Specific power: 48 hp/l
• Power- weight ratio: 36.2 lb/hp, 16.4 kg/hp
• Acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 21.8 sec, 0—50 mph (0—80 km/h) 14.6 sec
• Speed in top at 1,000 rpm: 15.1 mph, 24.3 km/h.
• Export engine
• Max power (SAE) 37 hp at 4,900 rpm
• Max torque (SAE) 53 1b ft, 7.3 kg m 2,800 rpm
• 8 compression ratio
• 42.3 hp/l specific power.

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Hillman Hunter

Production period:	1966 to 1979
Class :	Motor car
Body versions :	Sedan , coupe ,pickup
Engines:	1.7 liters (54 kW)
Wheel base:	98.50 ln. 2.502 mm
Length:	169.50 ln. 4.305 mm
Height:	56 in, 1,422 mm
Ground clearance:	6.75 in, 1.714 mm
Dry weight:	1,974 1b, 895 kg

The Hillman Hunter is a vehicle of the British Rootes Group , which was produced from 1966 to 1976 as a sedan and station wagon . The Hunter was the Hillman version of the Roots Arrow and replaced the Hillman Super Minx . The Hunter had initially from 1967 to 1970 as a twin brother, which bore the name Hillman Minx and was slightly simpler equipped and weaker motorized.

The Hillman Hunter Mark I / II took over the engine of its predecessor, a 4-cylinder in-line engine with 1725 cc displacement, which developed in the Hunter but 74 bhp (54 kW ). This allows the vehicle to reach a top speed of 144 km / h. The Hunter also received a completely new, smooth body . In addition to the sedan also a 5-door station wagon was offered. In 1975, this model expired.

PERFORMANCE

• Engine Capacity 105.26 cu in. 1.725 cc
• Fuel Consumption 31 m/imp 25.' m/US 9.' x 100 km
• Max Speed 88 mph. 141.7 km/h
• Max power (SAE): 80 hp at 5,000 rpm
• Torque (SAE): 103 1b ft. 14.2 kg m at 3,000 rpm
• Max engine rpm: 5,600
• Specific power: 46.4 hp/l
• Power— weight ratio: 24.7 lb/hp, 11.2 kg/hp
• Acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 20 sec, O— 50 mph (O —80 km/h) 9.9 sec

From 1969 to 1970, there was the Hillman Hunter GT , whose engine 88 bhp (65 kW) gives and accelerates the vehicle to 149 km / h. It differs by rectangular headlights from the basic model.

From 1971 a version called Hillman Hunter de Luxe appeared. She had a slightly better equipment and replaced the Hillman Minx.

From 1972, the Hillman Hunter GLS is offered, the same size engine 93 bhp (68 kW) makes. This model is 163 km / h fast.

From 1977, the Hunter was sold under the name Chrysler Hunter . The production was continued until 1979; then the company's new owner, the French PSA group, ceased production. In Iran , however, this was (with a different engine) until 2005 as Paykan 1600 of Iran Khodro Co. further developed. The own creation Paykan Pickup is still produced in the city of Tabriz in Iran.

Optional Accessories :Laycock-de Normanville overdrive on 3rd and 4th (0.803 ratio), 3.890 axle ratio; Borg-Warner 35 automatic
gearbox, hydraulic torque convertor and planetary gears with 3 ratios. steering column selector lever.

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Hillman Twenty-70 & 16 h.p.

1934 to 1935
Manufacturer	Hillman Motor Car Co Ltd
Production	1934–1935 "16hp" 1934–1935 "20/70" approx 4100 produced
Body and chassis
Body style	4dr Family Saloon (16hp & 20/70); 4dr Saloon Deluxe (16hp & 20/70); 4dr Family Tourer (16hp & 20/70); 4dr Sports Saloon (16hp & 20/70); 4dr Foursome Drop Head Coupe (16hp & 20/70); 4dr 7-seater Saloon (20/70 only); 4dr 7-seater Limousine (20/70 only); 4dr 7-seater Landaulette (20/70 only)
Powertrain
Engine	2110 cc 15.90 hp/50 bhp ("16hp" model); 2810 cc 20.90 hp/68 bhp("20/70" model)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	"16hp" & "20/70" saloons 111 in (2,800 mm) "20/70" 7-seaters 126 in (3,200 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Hillman Wizard 65 (1931-33) Hillman Wizard 75 (1931-33)
Successor	New Hillman "Sixteen" (1936-37) Hillman "Hawk" (1936-37) Hillman "80" (1936-38)

 

The Hillman "Twenty-70" and the “16 h.p.” models were a duo of cars produce by the Hillman Motor Company of Coventry (then Part of the Rootes Group) between 1934 and 1935.

Origins

Between 1928 and 1935, Hillman Ltd of Coventry produced a range of Hillman models including the "14 h.p." (1925–30), the "20 h.p. “Straight 8” (1928-30), the "Vortic" (1930–32), the "Wizard" (1931–33), and the original "Minx" (1932–35). Hillman had merged with Humber Ltd in 1928 and in 1931 both companies came under the umbrella of the Rootes Group who were also responsible for the construction of vehicles for a number of other marques including Singer, Commer, Sunbeam-Talbot and Karrier.

Models for 1934/35

In 1934 and 1935, as well as producing the "Minx", Hillman also manufactured a duo of larger 6 cylinder side-valve luxury saloon cars which consisted of the Hillman "16hp" and the Hillman "20/70" Hillman advertised the cars as having "Cushioned Power" mounts which helped stop vibration through the engine and gearbox and described their cars as being “built with a margin throughout”. These two models superseded the older Hillman "Wizard 65" (1931–33) and "Wizard 75" (1931-33) models however they drew on some of the features and engine designs of the earlier Hillman Wizards and also those of the luxury Humber cars, including the Humber 12, 16/50, Snipe and Pullman, that were also being built in Coventry at that time. This was an attempt by Hillman Ltd to enter the luxury car market and also added to their "bread and butter" mid-range model, the Hillman "Minx" (1932-1935), which probably used some of the components and parts found on the larger models.

Engines, seating and brakes

The Hillman "16hp" had a 2110 cc 15.90 hp side valve straight-six engine whilst the "20/70" had larger 2810 cc 20.9 hp engines. The "16hp" and “20/70” saloons were five seaters with bucket seats at the front and a folding armrest dividing a bench seat at the rear whilst the a longer wheelbased (10 ft 6ins) "20/70" saloons, limousines & landaulettes were seven seaters (two of which folded down). Some "20/70"' 7-seater’s had a partition between the chauffeur/driver and passenger compartment. All these vehicles had Bendix "Duo Servo" brakes, which used rod and cable linkages and operated on all four wheels via both the foot pedal and the handbrake lever.

Production

About (citation required) Hillman "16hp"s were built between 1934-35 whereas around 4100 Hillman "20/70"s were built during the same period. These models were produced as family saloons, deluxe saloons and 7-seater limousines with a small number of each model being produced as sports tourers, cabriolets, coupes and 7-seater landaulettes, the bodywork being converted by designers Thrupp & Maberly.

Survivors

Only a few examples of each model still exist in the UK today. Some of these vehicles were exported throughout the world, including Argentina, Australia, Greece and New Zealand where a number of "20/70"'s also still survive.