1962 Hillman Minx Series IIIc

1962 Hillman Minx Series IIIc in Man in a Suitcase, TV Series, 1967-1968 Ep. 10

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
stronghold ◊ 2007-06-21 11:20
DynaMike ◊ 2007-07-03 14:56	1965?? Since 1963 the panoramic rear window had disappeared... Little wings and split grille make this a 1960 Series IIIa (or a IIIb, or a IV).
retsok ◊ 2008-09-26 11:03	This is a Series III B or C. Series IV is never made, does not excist. Why B or C? There is 1600 on the front door and Minx on the right side of the bonnet. Series III A has a 1500 cc engine and Minx on the front doors. Color is Powder blue and Charcole grey. -- Last edit: 2008-09-26 11:05:18
DynaMike ◊ 2008-09-26 12:43	Welcome to the site Retsok! And thanks for your precise informations! You really know what you're talking about - I guess you're very familiar with these nice Hillmans
Sunbar ◊ 2008-09-26 15:02	Although its shown as a 'C' registration (1965) the close-up of the style of the numbers makes me think its one made up by the film studio. -- Last edit: 2008-09-26 15:02:30
Sunbar ◊ 2009-06-19 15:06	This is a Series IIIC as introduced in August 1961 the slightly shorter double side strips of chrome were replaced by one single strip extending to the headlamp.
Telulog ◊ 2014-01-12 16:18	Our family car was identical to this with the curvy rear wings and the 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" rear window. It was a 1600cc pushrod 1960 model, WER 785.