1957 Hillman Minx - Race Prepared

KEY FACTS

• This Hillman Minx is a storied, race-prepared example of the charming classic British saloon, offered with an impressive racing history.
• Under the bonnet sits an upgraded 1.6-litre naturally aspirated inline-four, fed by twin Weber carburettors, now understood to produce up to 97bhp and driving the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
• This Minx was first registered in March 1957, and has been with the seller for two years.
• This example was originally prepared for competition use by CS Racing of Bosham to take part in the 2006 Goodwood Revival, and boasts impressive racing provenance having been a consistent ‘Top 10’ runner during the HRDC (Historic Racing Drivers Club) Touring Greats series during the 2012, 2013, and 2014 seasons.
• This Minx also finished 6th overall in the 2015 Goodwood Members’ Meeting Sopwith Cup, and took part in the 2018 Goodwood Revival Jack Sears Memorial Trophy.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Minx is finished in a handsome shade of white with contrasting red side stripes, and number 588 racing roundels.
• Inside, the partially stripped-out cabin features red leather upholstery with white seat piping, as well as a black cloth-trimmed Ridgard bucket seat with silver leatherette accents.
• It rides on a set of 14-inch painted-steel wheels, shod in Dunlop Racing tyres.
• Externally, this example features kill switches, leather bonnet and boot lid straps, and headlamp tape.
• Inside, the cabin has been upgraded with a plumbed-in fire extinguisher system, a roll cage, an instrument pod with rev-counter, a black leather-trimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel, a kill switch, and a Luke six-point harness.
• The 1.6-litre inline-four engine has been upgraded with a Holbay cylinder head and camshaft, a tubular exhaust manifold, an oil cooler, an oversized dynamo pulley, a high-torque starter motor, and a competition clutch with a lightweight alloy flywheel.
• Other notable upgrades include a Rae Davis Racing ‘A’ frame, RDR spring bushes, RDR 2-inch lowering blocks, a Rootes Competitions Department-specification rear axle breather and baffles, lowered front suspension, a stiffer front anti-roll bar, Spax adjustable dampers, front disc brakes, larger Sunbeam rear brake drums, competition brake pads/linings, and a brake bias valve.
• The car comes with an extensive racing history folder, and an original owner’s handbook.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: general competitive wear.
• The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults with the car.

SUMMARY

This Hillman Minx is a storied, race-prepared example of the characterful classic British saloon, offered with an impressive racing history. Reported to be in good overall condition given its competitive usage, and boasting a well-documented racing provenance having been a consistent ‘Top 10’ runner during the HRDC Touring Greats series, and participating in multiple Goodwood Revival and Members’ Meeting events, it would make a smart addition to any motorsport-themed collection, and a highly competitive entrant for HRDC and many other historic race series.

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