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Humber 80 (Hillman Minx) in NZ
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:30 pm    Post subject: Humber 80 (Hillman Minx) in NZ Reply with quote
Interesting to see how the Minx was transformed into the "Humber 80" for this export market.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/109957400/vintage-car-enthusiast-keen-to-recruit-more-to-club

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have a friend in NZ who has a 1947 Minx like mine but it is marketed and badged as a Humber.
In NZ and Aus Rootes really did use all their marque names to get around quotas allowed. The same vehicles but simply badged as another from their ranges. The interchange between Commer and Karrier was constant whereas over here the mdels were distinctly different aimed at different markets.
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