The Hillman Hunter was the first and most prolific model of the Rootes Arrow range, a family of badge-engineered cars produced by the Rootes Group, later Chrysler Europe, from 1966 to 1979. Launched in October 1966 with a 1725 cc engine, it replaced the Hillman Super Minx; it was lighter than its predecessor, and although the wheelbase was 2.5 inches shorter the passenger cabin was longer because the engine and toe-board moved forward. The engine was a new five-bearing version of the 1725 cc overhead valve petrol unit, and a cheaper Hillman Minx with a 1496 cc engine followed in January 1967. Variants included the GT, the Holbay-engined GLS of 1972, the 1975 Topaz and, from September 1976, the Chrysler Hunter. Hunter production moved to the Linwood plant in 1969, and a Hunter driven by Andrew Cowan won the 1968 London-Sydney Marathon. Assembly continued abroad, notably as the Paykan in Iran, and the last Chrysler Hunter was built in New Zealand in September 1979.
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produced under several badge-engineered marques by the Rootes Group (later Chrysler Europe) from 1966 to 1979
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Hillman would remain the British group's most prolific marque.
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Production start
The first models, launched on the domestic market in October 1966 with a 1725 cc engine, were given the Hillman Hunter name
Todd Motors saloon
the range was eventually rationalised into a single Super saloon model with the four-headlight front end
South Africa, estate
The Hunter Wagon was also locally assembled
Powertrain, fuel
1725 cc overhead valve petrol engine
End of production
The final Chrysler Hunter was built in September 1979 in Porirua, New Zealand, and was donated to the Southward Museum.
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produced under several badge-engineered marques by the Rootes Group (later Chrysler Europe) from 1966 to 1979
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Hillman would remain the British group's most prolific marque.
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were given the Hillman Hunter name with the respected name Hillman Minx
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were given the Hillman Hunter name with the respected name Hillman Minx
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were given the Hillman Hunter name with the respected name Hillman Minx
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