"Imp" has successfully performed in 1964 in the "Tulip Rally" and in 1965 in the "Rally of Poland." This has stimulated the creation of a special version of the Imp Rallye motor with two carburetors (998 cm3, 115 hp). The peculiarity of the body was openable rear window and folding rear seats to increase the boot. The car had a 4-cylinder engine (875 cm3, 39 hp), with aluminum block designed by Coventry-Climax, a fully synchronized four-speed gearbox, rack and pinion steering and independent suspension on all wheels. "Imp" was supposed to compete with the very popular at the Ford Anglia and Morris Mini Minor. This model within the group "Roots" also produced under the names of Humber Sceptre and Singer Vogue with minor external differences.Īlso in 1962 the concern "Roots" was built a new factory in Lynwood, where a May 1963 produced rear-engined small car Imp, developed under the leadership of Peter Uora. In 1962, the family of "Minx" was supplemented by a larger model of Super Minx with a wheelbase of 2,560 mm. Its top speed increased to 130 km / hįrom 1956 to 1960, "Minx" is also produced under license by the Japanese company Isuzu. In 1956 was held the next upgrade "Meeks" with the introduction of longer and lower body with improved design and enhanced transmission. Apart from the main body sedan, the new "Minx" was issued as a Cabriolet, Coupe Californian - and versatile - Husky. In 1949, "Minx" began to produce a pontoon with a new body shape with a capacity of 6 passengers and the new lever-spring front suspension. The car has had some success in foreign markets, despite the absence of hydraulic brakes, which appeared only in 1940, after the war rebirth and renewal, "Hillman 14" a few years under the brand name "Humber Hawk."Ĭommercial production of the "Minx" was resumed in 1945 and continued unchanged until 1947, when the cars got hydraulic brakes, recessed lights in the wings, and the shift lever on the steering column. On request the machine completed with a spare wheel and radio.ĭuring the 1938-40's company also produced a larger five-seat model "14" with a 4-cylinder 2.0-liter engine with 51 hp the side flaps. In 1935, "Minx" was the first British small car received a fully synchronized four-speed gearbox. The car, launched in 1932, the originally equipped with 4-cylinder engine (1185 cm3, 30 hp) with side valves, mounted on rubber supports. ![]() ![]() All-metal body is supplied by Pressed Steel.Īnother new showroom was Minx, which caused much interest. Its equipped with a 6-cylinder engine (2110 cm3, 42 hp or 2810 cm3, 51 hp), 4-speed transmission and brakes Bendix. One of them - Wizard-assumed for mass production. In 1931 at the London Motor Show "Hillman" introduced two new items. However, due to the come of the global economic crisis, this model called Voltic produced in small quantities, and in 1932 its production was stopped. Then in early 1929, was the first and only mastered the "Hillman" with an 8-cylinder engine capacity of 2.6 liters, valves in the cylinder head and the battery ignition. In 1928, the company "Hillman" became part of the Group's Rootes. It was equipped with 4-cylinder 2.0-liter engine with side valves, magneto ignition, 4-speed transmission and brakes on all wheels. In the years 1926-28 the firm had in its program a single model "14NR" created under the direction of J.-P. However, its production did not begin until after the First World War and lasted until 1925 Dawson has created a model of "11NR" with a 1.6-liter engine. In 1916 new Technical Director of A.-Dzh. ![]() She had a 4-cylinder engine (1357 cm3) with side valves, magneto ignition and a 3-speed gearbox. Another - "9NR" - proved to be more successful and produced about 10 years. One of them, a little-known, with a 2-cylinder engine capacity of 1.8 liters, did not enjoy much success. The car was produced until the end of 1913, they were replaced by two new models. Koatalen moved on to another company, Hillman himself designed the model of the "12/16NR" with a 4-cylinder engine in the first 2.4 and then 2.7 liters. In 1908, there was a characteristic shape radiator that was on all cars "Hillman" until 1930. ![]() Koatalen driving this car took part in the competition "Tourist Trophy". The car appeared in 1907 under the name "Hillman-Koatalen" or "25NR." It was a big car with an engine power of 25 hp with four separately molded cylinders and side flaps and the cone clutch, three-speed transmission (third - Overdrive), and driveline. In early 1907, William Hillman founded his own firm Hillman Motor Car.
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