1955 Hillman Minx Phase VIII Convertible

1955 Hillman Minx Phase VIII Convertible in The Horse's Mouth, Movie, 1958

Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin:

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Author	Message
Sunbar ◊ 2009-07-05 21:23	Hillman Minx Convertible I think as listed elsewhere? Also a black Vauxhall [E] in front of the VW.
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2009-07-05 23:12	Quite certainly a Minx.
Skilleter ◊ 2010-03-19 15:22	There was alsop a smart 'hardtop' version of this Minx- I think they called that one the 'Californian'. The year here would be about 1954.The styling was based on Chrysler Corporation Plymouths of 1949- 52, so was outdated even when introduced. The US industry set the pace for post- war styling. Ahead of the Minx is a VWW, then a Vauxhall Wyvern of about 1953. The blue car over the road is a Ford Consul of 1956. My father owned a Ford Zodiac of that year- similar, but with a 2.6 liter 6 cylinder engine. It was fast and flashy- (two toned in black and white) though chrome trim falling off of it would litter the road. -- Last edit: 2010-03-19 15:24:14
dsl ◊ 2010-10-25 21:33	Minx is Mk5-8 from body, but horn ring only on Oct 54 onwards Mk8.
130rapid ◊ 2025-10-28 22:43	Merged with . Probably crew vehicle.
130rapid ◊ 2025-10-28 22:43	The main pictures have been switched.