When I see a car like this I wonder how much real progress has been made in car design. The interior is so light and airy, the space under the bonnet is vast, there's not much in the way of electronic complexity. It somehow suits my personality, priorities and preferences. I like it a lot 🙂.
Well Joseph back in the 60s and early 70s Minx Scepters and Vouges were common place Rootes build good cars very enjoyable to watch thank you Andy Allen
Yes, exceptionally rare now. I was offered a go in this with five other cars, and although I didn't find it the easiest car to drive, I am glad I did try it.
That's an interesting change. I would have thought that the Fiat 850 Coupé was much less suitable for the family than an Audax Minx, but there we go! Thank you again for watching and commenting, sir.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting How my Dad fit a very young family of 5 in God only knows. We liked the Minx, but to us kids the Fiat was like a Ferrari. Then again I was only 5 at the time.
@@henryhol8538 It is funny to me how pampered we have become. My wife and I were complaining about how my large family saloon was not as practical as her SUV, and how we would struggle to fit the 4 of us and all our stuff, going on holiday. Then I remembered how my Mum and Dad took my sister and I on longer holidays in a Marina and then later a Skoda Estelle! Different times I suppose.
Yes, my parents used to carry the three of us in a Mark I Volkswagen Jetta. Most parents would be horrified at trying to fit two children in the back of a car that small these days, let alone three...
I would love to try one of these with the 1725cc engine in right hand drive with the servo assisted brakes. Thank you ever so much indeed for watching and commenting!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting I think the 5 main bearing engine with the iron head made it very rigid. Mine also had a rubber coupling on the prop shaft. Silkly smooth. Keep up the good work!
My late fathers favouite car was a later arrows Singer Gazelle. Our neighbours at the same time had a 1725cc Super Minx Estate which I really liked. They make great classics in my opinion especially the more upmarket ones. Speedy Spares in Brighton is the place to go for spares and I believe they are still very good.
The chaps intend to make some necessary improvements to it, but I don't think that they will be altering the fundamental character of the car. Thank you again for watching, sir.
The Audi driver that overtook you was an idiot. Probably got the hump because the Hillman was much more interesting. My parents owned a Humber Sceptre of this era. They said it was one of the best cars they ever owned. This was back in the late 1960s so roughly a decade before I was born.
A chap in the club we are part of actually has a Humber Sceptre from 1966. I haven't asked if I can have a go in yet... Oh yes, the Audi driver was not very sensible.
People see an old car, assume it is driving slow, over take it, and then revert to the speed limit again which happens to be the speed the old car was driving at in the first place
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Back in the 1970s l owned two Hillman Gazzells and one Minx and l was glad to get rid of them they were crap as for Hillman Super Minxes well l don't think there are many years it would be at least 50 years since l saw one as far as l am concerned if people don't daily drive there classic car they are not very good actually l did see a 1966 Hillman Minx at the side of the M5 broken down on Christmas day it was gone by Boxing day that was 2 years ago l suppose that's the risk with an old Hillman they are so unreliable and with the alloy they blow head gaskets frequently as l do own a 27 year Toyota Hilux with 439000 kilometres on it original engine and head gasket and it is a nikel iron block with an alloy head its obvious that Toyota can build a far far better vehicle than Rootes Group or any British car except for Lotus who used Toyota engines the only decent British car by far
When I see a car like this I wonder how much real progress has been made in car design. The interior is so light and airy, the space under the bonnet is vast, there's not much in the way of electronic complexity. It somehow suits my personality, priorities and preferences. I like it a lot 🙂.
Sir, glad you liked it! The chaps who own it are quite fond of it, and I do understand why.
I would have no problem driving this beautiful car ❤
I am sure that you would be fine, sir!
Love it (the Hillman)! Just what I needed right now...a good dose of nostalgia (I can almost smell the interior)! Many thanks (as always)!
Yes, the interior had something of a smell to it, but a most welcome one. Glad you enjoyed it!
Well Joseph back in the 60s and early 70s Minx Scepters and Vouges were common place Rootes build good cars very enjoyable to watch thank you Andy Allen
Yes, exceptionally rare now. I was offered a go in this with five other cars, and although I didn't find it the easiest car to drive, I am glad I did try it.
Our first family car was an Audax Hillman Minx. My Dad replaced it with a svelte Fiat 850 Coupe which sparked my interest in Italian cars.
That's an interesting change. I would have thought that the Fiat 850 Coupé was much less suitable for the family than an Audax Minx, but there we go! Thank you again for watching and commenting, sir.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting How my Dad fit a very young family of 5 in God only knows. We liked the Minx, but to us kids the Fiat was like a Ferrari. Then again I was only 5 at the time.
@@henryhol8538 It is funny to me how pampered we have become. My wife and I were complaining about how my large family saloon was not as practical as her SUV, and how we would struggle to fit the 4 of us and all our stuff, going on holiday. Then I remembered how my Mum and Dad took my sister and I on longer holidays in a Marina and then later a Skoda Estelle! Different times I suppose.
Yes, my parents used to carry the three of us in a Mark I Volkswagen Jetta. Most parents would be horrified at trying to fit two children in the back of a car that small these days, let alone three...
I never even thought about these, but that's gorgeous! Plenty of potential!
I thought that it might suit you, sir.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting There are rumours in the Smashing Pistons camp that I might sell the bike to purchase something old.... 🤔
Sir, that sounds rather intriguing...
Really good to see one of these cars, thank you. I really like the alloys on it (I know that will annoy some people but never mind).
It's a fascinating piece of history, it hasn't really been pampered, more just survived, and those alloy wheels kind of suit it somehow!
Very nice car. Great dash especially when loaded with gauges. The mk 4s had the lovely smooth 1725. The one I had was so smooth to drive.
I would love to try one of these with the 1725cc engine in right hand drive with the servo assisted brakes. Thank you ever so much indeed for watching and commenting!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting I think the 5 main bearing engine with the iron head made it very rigid. Mine also had a rubber coupling on the prop shaft. Silkly smooth. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much indeed! More Sensible Secondhand Classics coming up soon.
My late fathers favouite car was a later arrows Singer Gazelle. Our neighbours at the same time had a 1725cc Super Minx Estate which I really liked. They make great classics in my opinion especially the more upmarket ones. Speedy Spares in Brighton is the place to go for spares and I believe they are still very good.
Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting! Glad this video brought back some fond memories for you.
An enjoyable review Sir of a survivor, if I had that car I would keep it just as it is no full resto but just drive it and keep it good mechanically.
The chaps intend to make some necessary improvements to it, but I don't think that they will be altering the fundamental character of the car. Thank you again for watching, sir.
The Audi driver that overtook you was an idiot. Probably got the hump because the Hillman was much more interesting.
My parents owned a Humber Sceptre of this era. They said it was one of the best cars they ever owned. This was back in the late 1960s so roughly a decade before I was born.
A chap in the club we are part of actually has a Humber Sceptre from 1966. I haven't asked if I can have a go in yet... Oh yes, the Audi driver was not very sensible.
One of those cars that defined the word simplicity you don't a decree to fix that lol I do remember a red one with a white stripe I listed after
Very simple and good quality engineering from Rootes. If this was right hand drive with a brake servo, I would sort of consider one for myself.
People see an old car, assume it is driving slow, over take it, and then revert to the speed limit again which happens to be the speed the old car was driving at in the first place
I would have preferred the 1725cc version that is a bit faster, but I managed. The Audi driver was pretty silly, in my opinion.
I had a look to see how many Hillman were for sale in Australia there was one that sold but thats there was no price what it sold for
Yes, they definitely sold them in Australia, don't know how many there would be left over there now.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Back in the 1970s l owned two Hillman Gazzells and one Minx and l was glad to get rid of them they were crap as for Hillman Super Minxes well l don't think there are many years it would be at least 50 years since l saw one as far as l am concerned if people don't daily drive there classic car they are not very good actually l did see a 1966 Hillman Minx at the side of the M5 broken down on Christmas day it was gone by Boxing day that was 2 years ago l suppose that's the risk with an old Hillman they are so unreliable and with the alloy they blow head gaskets frequently as l do own a 27 year Toyota Hilux with 439000 kilometres on it original engine and head gasket and it is a nikel iron block with an alloy head its obvious that Toyota can build a far far better vehicle than Rootes Group or any British car except for Lotus who used Toyota engines the only decent British car by far
where did the left hand drive come from and why is it?
It is actually explained in the video, sir...
Thank you, absolutely correct.
what is that ugly bar under the dash board never seen anything like it before ,a right knee smasher ?
No idea, I am afraid! Thank you ever so much indeed for watching and commenting.