Hillman Hunter
A plain, honest saloon that won a 10,000-mile rally.
The story
The Hunter was the heart of the Rootes Arrow range, which also appeared as Singers, Humbers and Sunbeams. It was light, simple and tough. That toughness was proved in 1968 when one won the London to Sydney Marathon.
Inside
A straightforward cabin with a strip speedometer, later replaced by round dials and a wooden dash on better models.
In period colours
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It was built in Iran as the Paykan until 2005.
Meanwhile, in 1966
England won the World Cup at Wembley.
Best-selling single of 1966: Green, Green Grass of Home by Tom Jones
Before you buy a 1960s car
- Check the sills, floorpans, wheel arches and the bottom of the doors for rust.
- Ask for any old MOT certificates, service records and bills.
- Parts for popular cars are often available from specialists, but trim and body panels can be hard to find.
General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.
Rivals of its day
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See the real thing
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Today's money: the launch price adjusted for inflation to 2026, using the Office for National Statistics price index.