Hillman Minx Phase 8 convertible.
I'm not sure where this Minx drophead coupe was photographed, but it looks like a parking area, accompanied by two other stalwarts of the motoring scene in the 1950s, namely an F-Type Vauxhall Victor, and a Phase 1 ("beetleback") Standard Vanguard. A sign in the background advises of "R A WORKS AHEA", although I suspect a couple or three letters have fallen off, and it should probably read "ROAD WORKS AHEAD".
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The Hillman Minx convertible shown here, registration KRX 510, is seen demonstrating the three position hood that this drophead model was known for. It could either be fully closed, partially open with the forward section rolled back, as shown above, or fully folded, with the rear side windows wound down out of sight. The convertible and the Californian tin-top were Hillman's eye-catching variations on the basic Minx theme, with somewhat plainer-looking Minx saloons and Husky estate cars being the biggest sellers.The Phase VIII of 1954 - 1957 would make way for the new 'Audax' Minx of 1956/7, both sharing the 1390cc four cylinder engine, but the new car totally different in overall design to the outgoing model.
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A smart red Phase VII Minx saloon owned by Jim can be seen here.
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