Rootes75 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 My interest as some may already know is in vehicles of the Rootes Group, mainly that of Hillman and Commer. I have been lucky enough over the years to own some lovely Hillmans and Commers but I am always interested to find out more about some of the more obscure and rare models. I own a lovely original 1937 Hillman 80 Limousine, the type used by Whitehall during the war years and know that there are military versions of the 1936-7 Hillman Hawk and 80. I am thinking about putting together some sort of record of surviving military Hillmans and Commers, there aren't many, but logging them and getting owners in touch may be beneficial? From my research up to this point, here are a couple of variants, the first was used by the TransJordan Frontier Force and is very different from the usual Hillman 80 limousine. The next is a Hillman Hawk, it is the shorter wheelbase model, it was supplied to the armed forces as both a tourer and a saloon. There are a couple of surviving military Hillman Hawk Saloon's. Lastly, there are utility versions of the car. Very much the same as Humber produced Utilities based upon their larger models. I have seen a few variations of the styling of this heavier utility and I have noted that some do badge it as a Commer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10FM68 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I share your interest in the products of the Rootes Group. I'd sell my soul for a Humber Box or a Snipe! Don't forget post-war Hillmans - the Husky was used in the 60s as a general runabout - replaced by the Morris Minor Traveller. (And I do hope the chaps above never succeeded in finding the fault under the bonnet!) And didn't the Queen's Baggage Train use Commers, later Dodges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Not forgetting the Hillman Hunter staff cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankNutUK Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) Is anyone interested in buying an illustrated 'Replacement Parts Catalogue' for a 1940/41 Hillman Minx, issued in 1941? This is not for the Utility but for the Wartime saloon bodied vehicle produced for military and essential civilian use. Edited April 12, 2021 by TankNutUK Three images added to post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff77blue Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Hi wanting to contact ‘rootes75’ re prewar Hillman hawk, I’m in Australia i have one with spares which may have been military ? Raf? Cheers ieff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Prof Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 @Rootes75 @jeff77blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Or click on his name and send him a personal message via the forum. David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 Pm sent. Kevin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff77blue Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Hi I have a query re my august 36 Hillman body #2207 and chassis #14633 I believe it may have bee. In a group that came to aust for RAF pew war, interested if there’s any support for this story……. Photos below, was repainted in the 70s. Inside doors are drab gold colour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Hi Jeff, Firstly she's a lovely car. Unfortunately Hillman records are pretty scarce prewar but I will have a look through what I have to see if I can dig anything out. Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff77blue Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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