1967 Hillman Hunter review from Australia and New Zealand
"Complete British Reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The number three cylinder collapsed.
The owner had the rings and bearings done before he sold it, but being tight fisted he decided not to replace a cracked piston, which would have cost $15.00 NZ for a second hand one, so the piston collapsed after six months.
It cost me $1,000.00 to put in a replacement engine. The hydraulic clutch blew seals on a regular basis. Rust got a good hold of the old girl, requiring extreme lashings of bog.
General comments?
The Hunter was a reasonably reliable car, despite the problems I had with it.
It was always a good starter, even in the middle of winter. In a -6 degree frost I only had to pull out the choke, turn the key and voila.
The Billy as I called it, did a lot of kms for me around New Zealand.
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| A good car for a first timer |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1967 |
| Year of manufacture | 1967 |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1987 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 4 cylinders Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 220000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Viva |
| Date of Entry | 19th June, 2008 |