Hillman Hunter
| Produced: |
1966-1979 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats |
By the mid Sixties the Rootes group had firmly established its trend towards "Badge Engineering" new families of one basic design. In 1966 it announced its new Hillman Hunter/Singer Gazelle and Vogue range, again all sharing the same basic bodyshell and layout. These new "Arrow" models came with a choice of either 1496cc or 1725cc four cylinder engines, the 1725cc version even had a top speed of over 90mph!
The Hillman Minx formed the lower end of the new range with its base trim and 54bhp engine, next up was the plusher Hillman Hunter. Both Hillman models were available with a choice of either saloon or estate bodies. Mechanical specification consisted of a conventional rear wheel drive layout with MacPherson front suspension and front disc brakes.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1725cc | S4 OHV | Hillman S4 OHV | 81.5mm x 82.55mm | 9.2 |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 mph | 15.1 s | 26 mpg | 74 bhp 5000 |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Hillman HUNTER AUTOMATIC | Anglia Car Auctions | 22 Jan 2011 | £1000.00 | - |
| 112 | 1976 Hillman Hunter Super Saloon | Coys | 27 Aug 2006 | £823.00 | - |
| 049 | 1968 HILLMAN HUNTER WORKS PREPARED RALLY CAR | H&H Sales Limited | 26 Jul 2006 | £25500.00 | - |
| Unknown | Hillman Hunter (1972) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 17 Mar 2002 | Not sold | |
| 212 | Hillman Hunter De Luxe (1975) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 6 Jan 2002 | Not sold | |
| 214 | Hillman Hunter (1973) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 11 Jan 1998 | £350.00 | - |
| 064 | Hillman Hunter (1972) | BCA | 2 Jun 1997 | Not sold | |
| 202 | Hillman Hunter GL (1974) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 16 Feb 1997 | £205.00 | - |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Side by Side - Automotive Family Fare |
30 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2001 | |||
| Side by Side - Automotive Family Fare - 1946 Morris Eight Series E, 1954 Ford Popular 103E, 1966 Austin Cambridge A60, 1973 Hillman Hunter, 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Hillman Hunter |
142 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 1998 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Hillman Hunter - Malcolm McKay learns the pros and cons of buying Rootes' Arrow-series car. | ||||
| Article |
The secret history of the..Hillman Hunter |
54 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart June 2010 | |||
| The secret history of the..Hillman Hunter - Underrated by many throughout its life, it's all too easy to overlook the humble Hillman Hunter's many successes, insists Paul Guinness. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Hillman/Chrysler Hunter Family |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 21 June 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Hillman/Chrysler Hunter Family - In looks, the bold and blocky Hillman Hunter, and its various offshots, was a radical departure from what had come before from the Rootes Group. However, as hillman and its associated marques faded under Chrysler ownership, so the Hunter became a forgotten vehicle. RICHARD GUNN remembers it.....and wonders about buying one with expert help from Andrew McAdam of Macs Factors. | ||||
| Article |
Meet the Family - Group Test - Viva, Hunter & Cortina |
28 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly May 2005 | |||
| Meet the Family - Group Test - Viva, Hunter & Cortina - Three family cars, from the world’s three biggest car makers, and all distinctively British. Mike Renaut takes a drive in the suburbs. | ||||
| Article |
London to Sydney Hunter |
8 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart March 2005 | |||
| London to Sydney Hunter - The Hillman Hunter. A staid family saloon. Or not? Dave Bowers discovers the competition heritage behind a rally replica. | ||||
| Article |
Starter Classic - Hillman Hunter |
174 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car December 2004 | |||
| Starter Classic - Hillman Hunter - The car once voted best taxi ever makes a great first classic - if it’s not rotten, explains Malcolm McKay. | ||||
