THE HILLMAN CAR COMPANY

THE HILLMAN MOTOR CAR COMPANY LIMITED - COVENTRY

William Hillman built his car factory in his large garden in Stoke, Coventry. The dynamic French engineer Louis Coatalen, who had worked at De Dion-Bouton and Humber joined in. The Hillman-Coatalen, a luxury car, was built on a small scale from 1907 to 1909. Its unit was a six cylinder of nearly ten litre.

In 1909 Coatalen moved to Sunbeam, and the Hillman marque turned more modest.

During the twenties Hillman gained a respectable but not very sporting reputation. With one exeception: the succesful racing automobile with which Raymond Mays (founder of BRM and ERA) started his racing career.

William Hillman had six daughters. His sons-in-law John Black and Spencer Wilks were directors of the Hillman company when the Rootes brothers moved in and took over, at the end of the twenties. Rootes succeded in combining Hillman and Humber into a considerable concern.
Black went to Standard and Wilks to Rover.

Launcing the famous and popular Minx in 1932 improved Hillman sales remarkably. The pretty 1933 Aero Minx coupé inspired the making of the Talbot Ten. (Talbot by then had been absorbed into the Rootes concern.) Many new Minx models saw the light and after the second World War Sunbeam and Singer were kept going by the Minx.

To build the Hillman Imp they built a new factory in Linwood, near Glasgow.

Chrysler had bought more and more shares and from 1976 on the Hillman cars that were still in production (Hunter and Avenger) became Chryslers. Iran kept on producing the Hunter until the eighties.

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THE HILLMAN SIX CYLINDERS CARS

Into the construction of all Hillman cars has been put extra margin - >that little more in safety,in comfort ,in reliability,in roominess,in performance,in appearance,in finish – in everythink that makes the difference between just motoring and motoring enjoyment.When you buy a Hillman you obtain a bonus in value,summed up in the phrase :“ BUILT WITH A MARGIN THROUGHOUT ”

The Six Cylinder Hillmans are unique in their price class for the amount of roominess they offer…No other British car can show anythink like the same body capacity…They are capacious but no clumsy cars

The Hillman six cylinder- Sixteen 16h.p. , Twenty /70 and Seven seater - is a car which must be driven to be appreciated,to confine its merits to this folder is to deny yourself one of the most satisfying motoring experienees you can have.In appearance its smart dignified lines give just the right impression of power ,strength and speed.One glance inside the car reveals finely upholstered,wide seats with ample leg-room and head-room,capacious in every dimension.Easy starting with optional automatic control and rapid thermostatic warning up are features of the six cylinder as also is its marked silence on the road.The car is easy and pleasant to drive.Gear change by syncro-mesh being another of its value points,thus ensuring an easy and noiseless gear change between top and third and second to third gears under all condition.Ther is no need to double de – clutch.The well-being of every passenger is ensured by the draughtless ventilation system in addition to the luxurious comfort which the room ,insulated body provides,while every trace of mechanical vibration is eliminated by “Cushioned Power”,that constructional feature sponsored by Hillman which has proved so entirely successful.

THE HILLMAN SIXTEEN SALOON DE LUXE

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Body Equipment.

Safety all-steel, six-light saloon body, seating five persons in comfort. Adjustable chair-type seats in front with folding foot-rest for rear passengers.Chromium-plated radiator grill.Sunshine roof.Draughtless ventilation system.Bumpers front and rear.Triplex toughened Safety Glass throughout.Built-in, self-cancelling Direction Indicators.Ashtray.Cigar Lighter.Folding armrest in centre of rear squab.Parcel Net. Pillar Pulls.Roof Lamp.Pockets to all doors.Rear Blind operated from driver's seat.Quick action handle winders to door windows. Hinged rear quarter lights. Locks to doors.Driving Mirror.Dual electric Screen-wipers. Luggage grid.Metal spare wheel cover.Long beam headlamps with finger tip control.

Colour Schemes

Black with Black top and wheels-Buff upholstery. Blue with Blue top,wheels and Blue upholstery. Almond with Black bonnet and Almond top,Almond wheels.Buff upholstery. Terre verte with Terre verte top.Ailsa Grey wheels.Dark Green upholstery. Condor Grey with Condor Grey top,Grey wheels.Buff upholstery. Upholstery : Leather to seating

Power Plant

Engine : Six cylinder monoblock detachable head. Three point suspension mounted in rubber incorporating Hillman “ Cushioned Power”for extra smooth vibration free running. Patented “ Cyclonic”induction.Air cleaner and silencer of large capacity.Engine dimensions :Bore 65mm(2.56 ins.) Stroke 106mm ( 4.17 ins ) Capacity 2110 c.c. ( 128.8 eu.ins. ) Rating 15.8 hp

Others: Synchro mesh 4 speed gearbox – Duo servo smooth and powerful brakes

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Some Opinions from the press

From “ THE TIMES ” – August 21^st,1934

The Hillman Sixteen De luxe saloon represents ,at its price,high value,for it has room,sufficient power,and easy general control.and is fully furnished.The body is arranged for practical comfort.The front adjustable seats are big and have flush-folding foot rest behind.The wheel arches make partly recessed arm –rests,there is a central pull –down rest and the seat itself here is broad,giving proper support behind the knees.The four-door windows have quick-action winders,and the quarter lights are hinged forward vertically,so that the rear can be pushed out towards the back for ventilation without draught.The engine is exceptionally sweet in running,always softly smooth and free from all vibration ,and quiet throughout its range.

The tests are from the original HILLMAN books and brochures that i have

1935 HILLMAN SIX CYLINDER CARS - October 1934
THE MARGIN THAT MEANS SO MUCH - October 1934
INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR THE HILLMAN SIXTEEN AND TWENTY / 70 – 1935

All issued by The Hillman Motor car C^O.L^TD