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1956-’61 Hillman MINX

“Minx” was a saucy name for the venerable Hillman Motor Company to bestow upon its new small car that debuted in 1932. This model was an instant sales success for Hillman, which had just been taken over by Rootes of Coventry, and its popularity continued to grow.

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