1960 Hillman Minx Series IIIa Convertible
1960 Hillman Minx Series IIIa Convertible in Cover Me Babe, Movie, 1970
Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin: 
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Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene
Comments about this vehicle
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◊ 2023-07-29 21:24 |
![[Image: hx1.2.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/4290/23/hx1.2.jpg) ![[Image: hx2.2.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/4290/23/hx2.2.jpg) ![[Image: hx5.1.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/4290/23/hx5.1.jpg) |
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◊ 2023-07-30 13:10 |
I'm astonished that Rootes didn't capitalize on the Targa-idea before Porsche did... |
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◊ 2023-07-30 14:11 |
I think most 50s/60s UK convertibles offered this half-open configuration - from posh coachbuilts to mainstream so this Mighty Minx is not a pioneer. jfs can probably comment better than me, but Ford Consuls/Zephyrs spring to mind. On practical grounds, it probably only works at low speeds with a fabric roof, otherwise you could blow the rear window out?? Did Porsche encounter this with their first (floppy window) Targas?? |
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◊ 2023-07-30 15:21 |
Surely this dates back at least to the ‘twenties? 1925 Hispano-Suiza ![[Image: img_0847.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/10516/23/img_0847.jpg) -- Last edit: 2023-07-30 15:32:45 |
