Where were they then?

Video of a Hillman Wizard from the 1930's

Tunstall, Victoria, Australia - letter from Ray Standerwick whose father bought a new Wizard in 1932
  • Source Vintage Driver # 415, June 1992
  • click the picture to read the letter

Somewhere between Coventry and Cairo
  • A Hillman Wizard Saloon with caravan travelling from Coventry to the Cairo Motor Show by road.
  • Date of photo: January 1933 (credit: Unique Cars and Parts)

Royal Albert Hall in London
  • A Hillman Wizard 75 with Coupe Cabriolet bodywork at the introduction of the new range in the Royal Albert Hall in London
  • Date of photo: 27 April 1931 (credit: Unique Cars and Parts)

Testing times
  • The Hillman Wizard was available with wire spoke or artillery wheels, the latter being fitted to this prototype car, shown below during tests prior to its introduction. 
  • Artillery wheels had wooden spokes secured between two metal plates at the centre. 
  • This construction method had long been used for gun carriages and limbers - hence the name.
  • Date of photo: unknown ( credit: Unique Cars and Parts)

Melbourne Australia in 1934

Cheops Egypt (date unknown)