Hillman Cars

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In 1907, William Hillman established a car manufacturing plant in Coventry, marking the beginning of his automotive journey. However, after a decade of pioneering efforts, he decided to sell his company to the Rootes Brothers in 1928. Three years later, in 1931, the Hillman Minx emerged, heralding the start of a remarkable line that would endure in various forms for nearly half a century, even after the iconic Imp made its debut in 1963 to compete with the BMC Mini, which had opened up a new segment in the market. While Hillman cars may not have been revolutionary, they carved out a special place in the hearts of British people and many international customers. This captivating introduction to a classic British marque traces the history of Hillman from its early days at the turn of the century until, weakened by industrial disputes, it disappeared in the mid-1970s.

In 1907, William Hillman established a car manufacturing plant in Coventry, marking the beginning of his automotive journey. However, after a decade of pioneering efforts, he decided to sell his company to the Rootes Brothers in 1928. Three years later, in 1931, the Hillman Minx emerged, heralding the start of a remarkable line that would endure in various forms for nearly half a century, even after the iconic Imp made its debut in 1963 to compete with the BMC Mini, which had opened up a new segment in the market. While Hillman cars may not have been revolutionary, they carved out a special place in the hearts of British people and many international customers. This captivating introduction to a classic British marque traces the history of Hillman from its early days at the turn of the century until, weakened by industrial disputes, it disappeared in the mid-1970s.

Weight: 150g
Dimension: 150 x 209 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784422752