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	'''Hillman''' was a famous British [[automobile]] marque, manufactured by the [[Rootes Group]]. It was based in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, near Coventry, England from 1907 to 1976. Before 1907 the company had built bicycles.		{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Hillman''' was a famous British [[automobile]] marque, manufactured by the [[Rootes Group]]. It was based in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, near Coventry, England from 1907 to 1976. Before 1907 the company had built bicycles.

	==History==		==History==

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	==History==		==History==
	The original company named '''Hillman-Coatalen''' was founded by William Hillman with the [[Breton ~~people\|Breton]]~~ [[Louis Coatalen]] as designer and chief engineer. The first cars were large featuring a 9.76 litre 6 cylinder engine or a 6.4 litre four. A smaller car, the 9 hp of 1913 with a 1357 cc side valve four cylinder, was the first to sell in significant numbers and was re-introduced after World War 1 as the 11 hp having grown to 1600 cc. The big seller was the 14 hp introduced in 1925, and the only model made until 1928. Following the fashion of the time a Straight Eight of 2.6 litres and Hillman's first use of overhead valves came in 1928 but soon gained a reputation for big end problems.		The original company named '''Hillman-Coatalen''' was founded by William Hillman with the Breton [[Louis Coatalen]] as designer and chief engineer. The first cars were large featuring a 9.76 litre 6 cylinder engine or a 6.4 litre four. A smaller car, the 9 hp of 1913 with a 1357 cc side valve four cylinder, was the first to sell in significant numbers and was re-introduced after World War 1 as the 11 hp having grown to 1600 cc. The big seller was the 14 hp introduced in 1925, and the only model made until 1928. Following the fashion of the time a Straight Eight of 2.6 litres and Hillman's first use of overhead valves came in 1928 but soon gained a reputation for big end problems.

	In 1928 Hillman was taken over by [[Humber ~~(car)~~\|Humber]] and both were taken over by [[Rootes]] in 1931. Hillman went on to become the dominant brand within the Rootes empire, alongside Humber, Sunbeam and Singer.		In 1928 Hillman was taken over by [[Humber\|Humber]] and both were taken over by [[Rootes]] in 1931. Hillman went on to become the dominant brand within the Rootes empire, alongside Humber, Sunbeam and Singer.

	The 1930's saw a return to side valves with first the 2.1 (later 2.6) litre 6 cylinder Wizard in 1931 and in 1932 the first car to carry the [[Hillman Minx\|Minx]] name. This had a 1185 cc four cylinder and went through a series of updates in body style and construction until the end of World War 2. In 1934 the Wizard was replaced by the 20/70 which lasted until 1936 when the Hawk with a 2576 cc (later 3181 cc) side valve straight six. This car was later rebodied and sold as a Humber.		The 1930's saw a return to side valves with first the 2.1 (later 2.6) litre 6 cylinder Wizard in 1931 and in 1932 the first car to carry the [[Hillman Minx\|Minx]] name. This had a 1185 cc four cylinder and went through a series of updates in body style and construction until the end of World War 2. In 1934 the Wizard was replaced by the 20/70 which lasted until 1936 when the Hawk with a 2576 cc (later 3181 cc) side valve straight six. This car was later rebodied and sold as a Humber.

	After the war the Minx was reintroduced with the same 1185 cc engine. It went through a series of models given Phase numbers and the Phase VIII of 1954 saw the arrival of an overhead valve engine. The de-luxe version of this model was called the "Gay" model which shows how words can change and led to the advertising slogan "Go gay, go Hillman". A smaller car, the [[Hillman Husky\|Husky]] with van like body and using the old side valve engine was also new for 1954. The floor pan of this model was later to form the basis for the [[Sunbeam Alpine]], Sunbeam also being part of the Rootes empire. A complete departure in 1963 was the [[Hillman Imp]] using a [[Coventry Climax]] all alloy, 875 cc rear engine and built in a brand new factory in [[Linwood]], [[Scotland]]. The location was chosen under government influence to bring employment to a depressed area. A fastback version, the Californian, and an estate re-using the Husky name were also made. A new car called the [[Hillman Hunter\|Hunter]] was introduced in 1966 with, in 1967, a smaller engined standard version using the old Minx name. These are frequently given their factory code of Arrow but this name was never officially used in marketing.		After the war the Minx was reintroduced with the same 1185 cc engine. It went through a series of models given Phase numbers and the Phase VIII of 1954 saw the arrival of an overhead valve engine. The de-luxe version of this model was called the "Gay" model which shows how words can change and led to the advertising slogan "Go gay, go Hillman". A smaller car, the [[Hillman Husky\|Husky]] with van like body and using the old side valve engine was also new for 1954. The floor pan of this model was later to form the basis for the [[Sunbeam Alpine]], Sunbeam also being part of the Rootes empire. A complete departure in 1963 was the [[Hillman Imp]] using a [[Coventry Climax]] all alloy, 875 cc rear engine and built in a brand new factory in Linwood, Scotland. The location was chosen under government influence to bring employment to a depressed area. A fastback version, the Californian, and an estate re-using the Husky name were also made. A new car called the [[Hillman Hunter\|Hunter]] was introduced in 1966 with, in 1967, a smaller engined standard version using the old Minx name. These are frequently given their factory code of Arrow but this name was never officially used in marketing.

	[[Chrysler]] had assumed complete control of Rootes by 1967, and the first new Hillman model whose development was financed by the American giant would be the [[Hillman Avenger\|Avenger]] of 1970.		[[Chrysler]] had assumed complete control of Rootes by 1967, and the first new Hillman model whose development was financed by the American giant would be the [[Hillman Avenger\|Avenger]] of 1970.
	~~[[image:Hillman_avenger.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|1972 Hillman Avenger Saloon]]~~

	The Avenger and Hunter ranges were rebadged as Chryslers until 1979 when Chrysler sold its European division to [[Peugeot]]. At this point, Hunter production was shelved and the Avenger was rebadged as a [[Talbot]] until it was finally withdrawn from sale at the end of 1981.		The Avenger and Hunter ranges were rebadged as Chryslers until 1979 when Chrysler sold its European division to [[Peugeot]]. At this point, Hunter production was shelved and the Avenger was rebadged as a [[Talbot]] until it was finally withdrawn from sale at the end of 1981.

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'''Hillman''' was a famous British [[automobile]] marque, manufactured by the [[Rootes Group]]. It was based in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, near Coventry, England from 1907 to 1976. Before 1907 the company had built bicycles.

==History==
The original company named '''Hillman-Coatalen''' was founded by William Hillman with the [[Breton people|Breton]] [[Louis Coatalen]] as designer and chief engineer. The first cars were large featuring a 9.76 litre 6 cylinder engine or a 6.4 litre four. A smaller car, the 9 hp of 1913 with a 1357 cc side valve four cylinder, was the first to sell in significant numbers and was re-introduced after World War 1 as the 11 hp having grown to 1600 cc. The big seller was the 14 hp introduced in 1925, and the only model made until 1928. Following the fashion of the time a Straight Eight of 2.6 litres and Hillman's first use of overhead valves came in 1928 but soon gained a reputation for big end problems.

In 1928 Hillman was taken over by [[Humber (car)|Humber]] and both were taken over by [[Rootes]] in 1931. Hillman went on to become the dominant brand within the Rootes empire, alongside Humber, Sunbeam and Singer.

The 1930's saw a return to side valves with first the 2.1 (later 2.6) litre 6 cylinder Wizard in 1931 and in 1932 the first car to carry the [[Hillman Minx|Minx]] name. This had a 1185 cc four cylinder and went through a series of updates in body style and construction until the end of World War 2. In 1934 the Wizard was replaced by the 20/70 which lasted until 1936 when the Hawk with a 2576 cc (later 3181 cc) side valve straight six. This car was later rebodied and sold as a Humber.

After the war the Minx was reintroduced with the same 1185 cc engine. It went through a series of models given Phase numbers and the Phase VIII of 1954 saw the arrival of an overhead valve engine. The de-luxe version of this model was called the "Gay" model which shows how words can change and led to the advertising slogan "Go gay, go Hillman". A smaller car, the [[Hillman Husky|Husky]] with van like body and using the old side valve engine was also new for 1954. The floor pan of this model was later to form the basis for the [[Sunbeam Alpine]], Sunbeam also being part of the Rootes empire. A complete departure in 1963 was the [[Hillman Imp]] using a [[Coventry Climax]] all alloy, 875 cc rear engine and built in a brand new factory in [[Linwood]], [[Scotland]]. The location was chosen under government influence to bring employment to a depressed area. A fastback version, the Californian, and an estate re-using the Husky name were also made. A new car called the [[Hillman Hunter|Hunter]] was introduced in 1966 with, in 1967, a smaller engined standard version using the old Minx name. These are frequently given their factory code of Arrow but this name was never officially used in marketing.

[[Chrysler]] had assumed complete control of Rootes by 1967, and the first new Hillman model whose development was financed by the American giant would be the [[Hillman Avenger|Avenger]] of 1970.
[[image:Hillman_avenger.jpg|thumb|right|250px|1972 Hillman Avenger Saloon]]

The Avenger and Hunter ranges were rebadged as Chryslers until 1979 when Chrysler sold its European division to [[Peugeot]]. At this point, Hunter production was shelved and the Avenger was rebadged as a [[Talbot]] until it was finally withdrawn from sale at the end of 1981.

Hillman's Ryton factory exists to the present day, assembling various Peugeot models for the European market, but it was announced in April 2006 that Peugeot would end production there, the last car leaving the factory in December 2006. The plant formally closes in January 2007.

The French company still owns the rights to the Hillman name.

==Car Models==

* Hillman 40 hp 1907-1911
* Hillman 25 hp 1909-1913
* Hillman 12/15 1909-1913
* Hillman 9 hp 1913-1915
* Hillman 10 hp 1910
* Hillman 13/25 1914
* Hillman 11 1915-1926
* Hillman 10 hp Super Sports 1920-1922
* Hillman 14 1925-1930
* Hillman 20 1928-1931
* Hillman Vortic 1931-1932
* Hillman Wizzard 65/75 1931-1933
* [[Hillman Minx]] 1932-1966
* Hillman Super Minx 1961-1965
* Hillman 16/20 1934-1936
* Hillman Hawk 1936-1937
* Hillman 80 1936-1938
* Hillman 14 1938-1940
* [[Hillman Husky]] 1954-1963
* [[Hillman Imp]] 1963-1976
* [[Hillman Hunter]] 1966-1979
* [[Hillman Avenger]] 1970-1981

{{commonscat|Hillman vehicles}}

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[[Category:Rootes]]
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