Hi Frizzel, been lurking on this thread for the last couple of years . Had to register to post my thanks for the shear entertainment and information value in following this build. But more importantly to express my admiration of your ability in working with metal – you Sir are a genius.
I was the proud owner of the more boxy 65 series lll super minx (the model only a mother could love) for 20 or so years. Did much the same as Mal with DCD Weber, wade 240 cam, port and polish, freeflows etc. Although I did prefer the look of the series V the Super Minx served my family well with many fond memories. Right into Triumphs Spitfires now.
Just a bit of info on the Minx. The Series 1 to Vl Minx was known as the Audax design. It was designed by the Rootes Group, but helped by the Raymond Loewy design organisation. Raymond Loewry was also involved in the design of the Studebaker Commander Starliner coupés around 1953 era.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillman_Minx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Loewy
Look at the subtleties of the two cars like headlight surrounds, back window pillars, back window shape, wheel arches, the front mudguard (fender) shape, the body crease starting behind the headlight on the Hillman and the reverse in the Studebaker. Always loved the Studebaker Starliner look – a real classic.
Keep up the good work FF – can’t wait to see this car on the road.
Nice to see the junior Frys involved in the project as well.
