Other Makes Hillman Super Minx Estate (1965)
for sale
Price: US $200.00
Price: US $200.00
1965 Hillman Super Minx Estate
This car originally came out of the Washington D.C
area. It still has a Dealer Sticker from
Bethesda Maryland on the tailgate. The
owner must have been a real traveler because there are stickers on the tailgate
from places as far apart as North Carolina and South Dakota! That probably explains the rear axle having
been exchanged for one from a Sunbeam Alpine which probably gave it higher
speeds and better economy. Sunbeam and Hillman were made by the same company
and many of the parts are interchangeable. Chrysler imported Hillman for a few
years and then badge engineered the later models as Chryslers. The Super Minx was made at the same time they
make the Hillman Husky and the Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers. Again, many of the parts were interchangeable. I’ve collected Hillman for many years and the
Super Minx Estate is one of the rarest I’ve found.
In the years I’ve owned it, I spent most my efforts on
the mechanics. The engine is in
excellent condition and runs well. It’s
recently had a full tune-up including plugs, points, condenser, distributor cap
and wires. The car had sat for some time
when I got it so I had the fuel tank removed, cleaned, relined and repainted.
With the fresh tank I installed all new fuel lines and had the carburetor
rebuilt. The brakes were also fully
serviced with new wheel cylinders, new shoes in the back and new calipers in
the front. The master cylinder was also
rebuilt. The car runs and drives, shifts
and stops. The tires were replaced and the wheels were all repainted. What’s
left mechanically is the emergency brake and to finish sorting out the
electrics.
The interior is in remarkable shape. There is a small cut in the driver’s seat and
it all needs a very good cleaning. The
side panels in the back need to be recovered but the cards are there. Though, they’d have been done in teak wood if
I had kept it. There‘s lots of pictures
in the link.
Mostly, the car needs paint and bodywork. There’s virtually no rust underneath and I
did my best to try to take pictures of the underside. The rocker panels had been
replaced when I got it but there's one small spot at the back of one of them that needs finish welding. Most of what needs to be done is bodywork on the right rear
passenger door which looks to have been hit along the front edge. The right
front fender has some body damage and there’s a small hole in the bottom of wheel lip of the
left front fender that might have been from some sort of original damage but is
now a rust hole. One of the hinges on the bottom tail-gate needs a bit of weld
repair.
The exhaust leaks badly, which you’ll hear in the
video. You’ll also see a picture of a
complete NOS exhaust system which comes with the car. I also have spare glass for both rear side
windows and the rear tail-gate window. The existing windows are fine, it just came with spares! All the rest of the glass is great and the
windows all work. I have a new rubber gasket for the windshield which I will give you.
Any obviously missing or damaged side trim has been
replaced and will come with the car. I still
have Hillman Super Minx convertible that I will keep because it’s already restored
and on the road. I’ve collected a lot of
spare parts which I’m sorting through right now to see if there’s anything else
specific to the wagon. Whatever I find
will be included with the car. If I find
something later, you’re welcome to have it for the cost of shipping, if you
want it.
Here’s a link to about 75 pictures: here
Here’s a link to the video: here
I was getting very close to having this one on the road
but my physical condition has forced me to stop playing at my hobby. So, I
reluctantly offer the second last car I’ve hung on to. I had planned to do a
lot of the interior in real wood and I still believe it would look stunning if
you did. Sadly, it won’t be my car
anymore so you’re welcome do it anyway you like. Except maybe not chopping it into some kind
of hot rod. It’s probably too rare to do
that to it. I’ll include a service
manual and a digital copy of the parts manual and whatever advice you might
need along the way, if you want it If
you want to speak to me just ask and I’ll give you my phone number.
(0) Feedback bidders need to contact me before bidding or their
bids will be cancelled. Negative feedback bidder's bids will be blocked. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required within 24 hours of the sale. PayPal preferred. The balance must be received within 7 days or the buyer
will be reported and the vehicle re-listed. The car does not leave its
present location until the selling price is paid in full and irreversibly in my
bank account. There will be no exceptions! The car is sold as is, where
is, with no warranties expressed or implied. Please examine the pictures
carefully and ask your questions before you bid.
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update: 2015-12-12
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | B14014417 |
Year: | 1965 | Exterior Color: | Gun Metal Gray |
Make: | Other Makes | Interior Color: | Red |
Model: | Hillman Super Minx Estate | Transmission: | 4-speed Manual |
Trim: | Deluxe | Body Type: | Station Wagon |
Engine: | 4-Cylinder | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Drive Type: | RWD | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Mileage: | 81,406 | For Sale By: | Private Seller |