Hillman

Hillman was a British automobile manufacturer founded in 1907 by William Hillman. The company was based in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, near Coventry, England, and produced vehicles until 1976.

Hillman started as a bicycle manufacturer, later diversifying into automobiles. Early Hillman cars were known for their engineering innovation. Throughout its history, Hillman was associated with several larger automotive groups. It became part of Humber Limited in 1928, then the Rootes Group in 1931. Chrysler acquired the Rootes Group in 1967, and subsequently, the company became part of Peugeot S.A. (PSA Group, now Stellantis) in 1978.

Notable Hillman models include the Hillman Minx, a popular family car produced from 1931 to 1970; the Hillman Imp, a small car introduced in 1963 with an innovative rear-engine design; and the Hillman Hunter, a medium-sized family car produced from 1966 to 1979 (later produced under other badges, including Chrysler and Paykan).

The Hillman brand was eventually phased out in the late 1970s as PSA Peugeot Citroën consolidated its model range. While the Hillman name no longer exists, its vehicles remain a part of British automotive history.