Phil,
The Minxes from the mid-Fifties through the early Sixties are actually nice
cars, even though they are rather (!) under-powered. For 1957, for example,
the engine is described in a contemporary review as "a 4cyl. overhead valve
powerplant of 84.82 cu. in. and a compression ratio of 7 to 1. Power output
is the same as last year: 47 bhp at 4400 rpm."
Parts are rather hard to find in this country but there are reasonably
reliable sources in the UK. The cars are quite attractive and drive and
handle adequately. One of our MG club members has a '59 convertible that's
been his daily commuter for the last couple of years.
As you said, for $800, if the car runs and drives you can hardly go wrong!
Seeing as it is in Oklahoma, it shouldn't be too rusty. It would probably
cost you more than the purchase price to get it up to Minneapolis, though!
Lawrie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Vanner" <phil@outtech.com>
To: "British Sportscar Center" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:12 PM
Subject: RE: Hillman Minx for sale
> See:
> http://www.angelfire.com/bc2/rgcci/rootes_cars/hillman/mark_minx.html
>
> So Lawrie, what are these things like? Not useful on the freeway, I
imagine
> with 40hp but what are they like? parts availability? At 800 bucks if it's
> useable for a few years, I could put a few dollars in for maintenance and
I
> could walk away if it really went south.
>
> I have been in the market for a little saloon since the Midget is in the
> process of rebuild and with one child, and another on the way, I could use
a
> fun little Brit car with a reat seat for local club runs, etc.
>
> Any Minors or Magnettes out there?
>
> Phil Vanner
> Minneapolis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of British Sportscar Center
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 2:42 PM
> To: Chuck Renner; mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Hillman Minx for sale
>
>
> Hmmm, hardly. I learned to drive on a 1932 Minx and I believe the model
was
> extant even before that!
> Lawrie
> BSC
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck Renner" <crenner@dynalivery.com>
> To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 12:14 PM
> Subject: RE: Hillman Minx for sale
>
>
> > > Last evening I found a '54 Hillman Minx for sale in
> > > Tulsa. The owner works at the parts store where I
> > > donate my paycheck. He has it priced at his minimum,
> > > no-haggle price of $800.
> >
> > I thought the first Minx was '56....
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