Vehicle Description
From the "and now for something completely different" category, we give you a barn find condition 1937 Hillman Minx Magnificent Drophead Coupe. So called due to its feature of a folding convertible, 2 doors, and 4 seats. This very rare and never seen example comes to us via Canada, however was produced in jolly old England.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
Emulating most cars of the time, this mini Minx version of the Hillman Drophead coupe still has plenty of straight metal with curved fenders and small flared rocker "running boards". A cowled hood with a mesh metal V shaped grille is flanked by a single round headlight on either side and a split slightly curved bumper below. The steel shows plenty of patina with peeling paint and the passage of time with a very light coating of surface rust. No real invasive rust is noted, so it's an excellent candidate for a restoration. Signal lights and their respective bezels are present and will need re-chroming. Suicide hinged doors are on and an interesting feature just behind those doors is a pull out turn signal bar with a light on the end. A tan canvas 3 position top is on and shows some dry rotting and has a landau bar on the back along with a glass window. (Closed, Deville-format half open, and open fully). Other features include a fold out windshield, tail lights and steel drilled wheels. It is also made even rarer due to the fact that it is a left hand drive car, which none others are known to exist. Sharpen your sandpaper and test the spray gun. I feel a piece of history coming to life!
Interior
A swing of the suicide door and it appears a restoration has begun on at least the door panels. New wood sills and black vinyl panels have been put on and look fab! The remainder of the interior includes low back bucket seats, a restored and newer but dusty back seat, a wood dash which has also been restored, and rubber floors whose underpinning integrity are questionable. The factory large round plastic steering wheel is on and the central oval gauge cluster is intact and looking great. SO restoration has indeed begun and what was done is very nice.
Drivetrain
An 1185cc 4 cylinder engine is in and is in crank-able condition but does not run on its own. It has a 1-barrel carburetor and a 4-speed manual transmission on the back. A 5.33 rear axle is designed to this automobile. Plenty of surface rust and some missing parts are under this cowl.
Undercarriage
Lots of surface rust but was not on our lift so it will need an independent inspector to have a look for a complete factual evaluation. Leaf sprung suspension, and drum braking is all over the bottom of this car
A very rare example with no others known to exist, an investment if you will with some mighty potential. It's smaller than it looks in the pictures, but a nice example of early English motoring history. Cheerio!
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Aqua
- Interior Color:
- Black
Vehicle Warranty
Please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
- 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
- Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
- 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
- 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 48 miles New York City 132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 35 miles Washington, DC 123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 78 miles Maple Grove Raceway 9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania 65 miles King of Prussia Mall 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania 39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. The building reopened as Classic Auto Mall January 1, 2017. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
Terms and Conditions
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
Notice to Bidders: The vehicles we list for sale at eBay are also for sale at our retail location. Please contact us to confirm vehicle availability.
We reserve the right to end an auction early. Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person, wire transfer, certified funds, institutional financing. All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable vehicle information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates are for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance.
Fees and Taxes
State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees of $299, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.
