1973 Pinto'd Hillman Avenger

[Torquesport]

Don't know if you are in need of some but earlier today, I unearthed several Avenger rear light units in an old hut at my local car breakers.

[luckygti]

Love this car, remember seeing it in Retro Cars as well. I have to say I think the Cossie wheels really suit it, 13's always look a bit lost. Just my 2p's worth Looking good though all the same

[Deleted]

Very cool car It's like a dinky muscle car

Wish the engine bay of my Viva which also has a Pinto looked as tidy as yours does!

[Davenger]

I'd be interested in those light clusters Torquesport

[Torquesport]

How many, just a pair or whatever there is?

Let me know via PM and I'll see if I can get a decent price for you.

[retrolegends]

Mate good decision not to sell,I had a two door 1500dl on a 74 M plate in Aztec Gold which I sold to a guy in Scotland and I have regretted it ever since! he was going to put a Ford V6 in it,I will dig some pics out if you like.It must be a very early 2 Door on an L plate?

[Campbell]

I'm up for seeing pictures I saw this on Ebay
cgi.ebay.co.uk/1976-HILLMAN-AVENGER-1600-SUPER-TURQUOISE_W0QQitemZ230449336274QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item35a7d9cfd2
got excited and really wanted to bid. I don't really know why. Maybe because its the same colour as My avenger used to be. Thats what colour it was in the boot till i painted it last weekend. Considering some sort of return to original colour maybe a little brighter when the respray happens(wont be for a while rust bubbles aint that bad yet but they are starting in places)

[retrolegends]

I have a Mk1 Avenger 1250/1500 factory workshop manual going F.O.C if you are interested or know anyone else who wants it,also got Avenger and Hunter Haynes manuals which you can have too.I will be at Mallory on May 1st if you are going.

[dontchoveit]

that avenger gt looks the shiznits haha
go for 13's i defo would

[retrolegends]

Heres my old 2 door,now in Scotland.

This is at Curborough '99('scuse the curse word quality pic).

[sonofstang]

Mar 16, 2010 22:34:11 GMT Campbell said:

I'm up for seeing pictures I saw this on Ebay
cgi.ebay.co.uk/1976-HILLMAN-AVENGER-1600-SUPER-TURQUOISE_W0QQitemZ230449336274QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item35a7d9cfd2
got excited and really wanted to bid. I don't really know why. Maybe because its the same colour as My avenger used to be. Thats what colour it was in the boot till I painted it last weekend. Considering some sort of return to original colour maybe a little brighter when the respray happens(wont be for a while rust bubbles aint that bad yet but they are starting in places)

Yep, car was originally blue, and was sitting down my yard in Orpington, I knew Jason was after a 2 dr and put him in touch with the owner........the rest is history.

[Avenbeam]

I've stumbled on this thread by accident searching the net for Avenger pics.

Got to say its a cracking looking two door and love the gold and red Alan Mann colour scheme .

[SmokeEm]

I totally love avengers! Gorgeous

[madwelshman]

Apr 25, 2010 6:46:16 GMT retrolegends said:

Heres my old 2 door,now in Scotland.

This is at Curborough '99('scuse the curse word quality pic).

I recognise that Avenger, a 1250 isn't it?
I used to attend ASOC nationals from 94-06. Still got my Avenger, but off the road at the mo to de-rust and replace the back axle.

[madwelshman]

I must admit, I'm not a huge Pinto fan. I know the Avenger/Sunbeam engine isn't the lightest, but it's lighter than a Pinto and that's why Avengers handle so well with the Beam/Venger engine in them.
Personally, I wouldn't go any lower than a 60 profile tyre, it'll spoil the handling. As 'Somegeezer' said on the previous page, a higher profile tyre won't hold on quite as long as a lower profile, but when it does let go, it'll be more progressive and controllable. I'm running 185/60/13's on mine and they do let go quite aggressively on times. I always used to run 175/70/13's, not to high a side wall and fairly wide, but very controllable and predictable.
Another reason not to go too small on the profile is how small the wheels and tyres will look in the arches. 13's are fine, they just need a big enough tyre to look ok under the aches.
As the car was originally an auto, it would have a bigger transmission tunnel, so i'm assuming it's now 5 speed. With the original 1500 3.9:1 axle ratio and 5 speed, I expect it'll cruise quite nicely, but also not too high geared to perform when you've got the boot in.

Good decision to keep the car, now enjoy it. Avengers are a great car.

Will

[madwelshman]

Oh yeh, forgot to mention, I believe that Sunbeam Lotus brake callipers are the same as Mk4/5 Cortina items.
I may be wrong though, it's something I was told by an ASOC club member years ago, but have never had confirmed.

[retrolegends]

Jun 30, 2013 9:27:07 GMT madwelshman said:

Apr 25, 2010 6:46:16 GMT retrolegends said:

Heres my old 2 door,now in Scotland.

This is at Curborough '99('scuse the curse word quality pic).

I recognise that Avenger, a 1250 isn't it?
I used to attend ASOC nationals from 94-06. Still got my Avenger, but off the road at the mo to de-rust and replace the back axle.

It was a 1500DL, I went to around three national days at curborough in the late nineties.

[emvion]

Feb 11, 2010 20:26:06 GMT Campbell said:

Brakes are from a sunbeam lotus I think.


They aint great when driving hard they fade a lot considering changing them for something better
I believe these would fit does anyone know if these would work with the standard master cylinder would there be any problems.
www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=562_563_567&products_id=3934

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