Hillman Avenger
| Produced: |
1970-1981, 638631 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats |
An all new model from Chrysler owned Hillman made its debut in 1970, the Hillman Avenger. The Avenger was a mid-size family saloon aimed directly at the Morris Marina, Ford Escort and Vauxhall Viva, all of which were relatively new models of a similar size. "Standard" trim models came with a choice of 1295cc, 1498cc or 1598cc four cylinder engines.
More sporting GT and GLS models were also offered along with competition bred Tiger and BRM versions. The "regular" Avenger models came with a choice of two and four door saloon bodies along with a useful estate version. The mechanical specification was hardly mould breaking and featured a standard practice (for the early 1970's) rear wheel drive layout with MacPherson Strut front suspension. Production of Hillman Avengers continued until 1976, from 1977 they were re-badged as Chrysler and later as Talbot Avengers.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1248cc | S4 OHV | |||
| 1295cc | S4 OHV | |||
| 1498cc | S4 OHV | |||
| 1600cc | S4 OHV |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | Hillman Avenger 1250 Deluxe | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 11 Jul 2007 | £2400.00 | - |
| 455 | Hillman Avenger GLS (1974) | Brooks | 8 Apr 1998 | £100.00 | £115.00 |
| 212 | Hillman Avenger 1250 (1970) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 9 Nov 1996 | £300.00 | - |
| 329 | Hillman Avenger GL (1972) | Brooks | 21 Sep 1996 | - | £402.00 |
| 202 | Hillman Avenger 1600 (1976) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 17 Sep 1995 | £245.00 | - |
| 057 | Hillman Avenger Works (1975) | H&H Sales Limited | 24 Feb 1994 | Not sold | |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Group Test - Executive decisions |
40 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2010 | |||
| Group Test - Executive decisions - Four cars, four steps on the rep ladder. Some 37 years on, which one has reached the top of the corporate tree? 1972 Hillman Avenger 1250 Super, Morris Marina SDL, Ford Cortina MKIII 1600L, Vauxhall Victor FE 1800 ES. | ||||
| Article |
Today's hot bargains |
32 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 2007 | |||
| Today's hot bargains - Hillman Avenger GLS - Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5-6a, Hillman Avenger GLS, Lancia Beta Coupe 2000. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Datafile - Hillman Avenger |
126 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2000 | |||
| Buyers Datafile - Hillman Avenger. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Hillman Avenger |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 16 December 2009 | |||
| Buying Power - Hillman Avenger - Durable, easy to tune and with outstanding parts availability, the Hillman Avenger makes a great classic buy. Values are on the rise, though, so get in quick, says RICHARD DREDGE. | ||||
| Article |
Yours Classics - Fine Estate |
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| Publication | Classics September 2004 | |||
| Yours Classics - Fine Estate - Full-time autojumbler Frank Headen’s basic spec Hillman Avenger estate has provided him with many thousands of miles of trouble free motoring. He argues that an old car can be a realistic alternative to a new one. | ||||
