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Hillman Aero Minx Streamliner

A streamlined sportscar designed by Freddie March, a successful Brooklands racing driver who began Goodwood’s association with motorsport.

Freddie March (later the Duke of Richmond & Gordon), the successful racing driver, engineer, and entrepreneur, designed this upgraded Hillman Minx in 1933. He also designed coachwork for other marques including AC and Riley. Arthur Mulliner of Northampton built the body for this example.

Although lower and more sporting than the standard Minx saloon on which it was based, the Aero Minx was not a particularly fast racer, but this type of car was often bought by amateur drivers who wished to compete in national trials and competitions at the Brooklands circuit.

Donated by Dr George Bailey OBE

Tenbosch driving Hillman Aero-Minx sports during the JCC high speed trial, Brooklands 30.06.1934

Tenbosch driving the streamlined Hillman Aero-Minx saloonup Brooklands Test Hill at a JCC Rally in March 1934

Tenbosch driving the Hillman Aero-Minx sports on Darracott Hill during 1935 Lands End Trial