Where have all the Huskies gone?

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By Kit Foster: In 1954, the Rootes Group introduced a cute little estate wagon to the Hillman line. Derived from the then-current Minx, it was a compact, two-door design with a handy luggage space that allowed easy access to the spare tyre whether loaded or empty. Named “Husky,” the new Hillman became popular in many markets, among them the United States, then enjoying an influx of British cars.
A new series of Huskies arrived for 1958, again styled like the current Minx sibling. With another facelift in 1963, the Husky was produced until 1965, by which time 56,000 had been built. But where have they all gone? Once seen frequently in the northeastern USA, they are all but extinct in that region. This one, seen at Hershey in 2009, is the first to turn up in decades. Do you have a Husky? Show us a picture.

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