Hillman : Hunter
Model Introduction
The Hillman Hunter was the core model of the Rootes Group’s Arrow range, launched in 1966 as a new mid-size saloon to replace the Minx and Super Minx. Designed under the direction of Rex Fleming with styling by Roy Axe, the Hunter introduced clean, modern lines with subtle American influence and a generous glasshouse, standing apart from its more conservative rivals. Built on a new platform with coil-sprung rear suspension and rack-and-pinion steering, it offered decent handling and strong comfort for its class. The Arrow range expanded rapidly to include badge-engineered variants such as the Singer Vogue, Humber Sceptre, and Sunbeam Rapier, with estates, coupés, and higher-spec versions catering to a broad market. At its peak, the Rootes Arrow series was among Britain’s best-selling family cars, and the platform would go on to remain in production for over 15 years, including as the Paykan in Iran, where it became a cultural icon in its own right.
Magazine Articles
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Wot, no overhead cam?
We ride the handsome Hunter
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Giant Test: Not quite Beauty v the Beast, but...
Hillman Hunter v Morris 1800 de luxe
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Get the wagons in a circle
Ford Cortina Mk2 Estate v Vauxhall Viva HB Estate v Hillman Hunter Estate
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Badge Engineers, unite!
Sunbeam Stiletto and Humber Sceptre
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Giant Test
Fiat 124 Estate v Ford Cortina 1600 Estate v Hillman Minx Estate v Vauxhall Victor 1600 Estate
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Comparing the rival £1000 GTs
Hillman GT v Cortina 1600GT
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Hunter with a loaded gun!
Tales of hairy Hunters and joggly Avengers
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Giant Test
Hillman Hunter GLS v Viva 2300 v Fiat 124 Special T v Opel Ascona 1.9
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Giant Test
Chrysler Hunter v Leyland Marina v Vauxhall Cavalier
