Description
The Hillman 14 was developed as a rival to the popular Austin 12 and proved to be a strong and robust car. In this book, Hillman registrar Peter Sainty covers the background of the Hillman car company, which developed from a successful bicycle manufacturer founded by William Hillman. Recognising the demand for a light car as motoring became more popular in the inter-war years, Hillman developed the Fourteen to rival the popular Austin 12. The book follows the development of the Hillman Fourteen, including features such as vacuum servo brakes, semi-elliptical suspension and right-hand gear change. It also follows the development of the Straight Eight. The arrival of the Rootes Brothers heralded changes that make Hillman part of one of the largest car manufacturers in the United Kingdom. Accompanied by a wide range of archive photographs, this is not only the story of a significant British vintage car but also a revealing history of the Hillman car company.