Who made the Hillman Minx car?

HillmanRootes Group
Hillman Minx/Manufacturers

What is a Hillman Minx?

The Hillman Minx was a mid-sized family car that British car maker Hillman produced from 1931 to 1970. Generally, the Minx was available in four-door saloon and estate forms, with a 1496-cc engine. The Hillman Super Minx was a slightly larger model offered during the Audax era.

What year was the Hillman Minx made?

1931
The Hillman Minx is a mid-sized family car which was produced by Hillman from 1931 to 1970. There have been many versions of the Minx over this period, as well as badge-engineered variants sold by Humber, Singer, and Sunbeam.

How much is a Hillman Imp worth?

Hillman Imp summary and prices A standard Imp can range anywhere from £300-£3500, depending on condition. A project at less than £1000 could be good value if you can do the work yourself, but it’s usually better to go for a good solid car from £1500-£2500.

What happened to the Rootes Group?

Rootes Group was under-capitalised and unable to survive industrial relations problems and losses from the 1963 introduction of a new aluminium-engined small car, the Hillman Imp….Rootes Group.

Type	Limited
Founded	business – 1913
Founder	William and Reginald Rootes
Defunct	Marque defunct 1971
Fate	Acquired by Chrysler Corporation

Was the Hillman Imp a good car?

The Hillman Imp was a heroic failure for Rootes. There’s no question that it was a good car, but there were so many factors which conspired to scupper the car’s chances on the market that it was destined not to be the success that Rootes Group so dearly needed.

How many Hillman Imps are left?

	2021	2019
HILLMAN IMP BASIC	23	21
HILLMAN IMP CALIFORNIAN	43	42
HILLMAN IMP DELUXE	164	149
HILLMAN IMP SUPER	293	289

How many Morris Minors are left?

There are about 800 Travellers as well….Top Contributor.

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Why did Rootes Group fail?

After a reasonably successful start in 1963–65, the Imp did not sell well. Lost production caused by frequent strike action at Linwood and escalating warranty claims left Rootes no money to develop other models.