The Hillman Light Utility Truck (better known as HillmanTilly) is acrtually the military version of the Hillman Minx 10HP saloon. The chassis is the same size, and it uses a “platform” construction that is the result of welding a pressed-steel floor to a frame, resulting in great diagional stiffness.
The HillmanTilly has doors of the same size as the Minx saloon, a pick-up body was added with a canvas tilt and “cross-country” tyres were used.
ABout 20.000 vehicles were build. At this moment about 33 ‘survivors’ (from wreck to excellent) are registered with the Tilly Register.
Techical data:
Alongside the Hillman Tilly, there were three other manufacturers that produces light utility trucks: Austin, Morris en Standard.
More information about all makes can be found at the site of the Tilly Register.