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General Avenger Discussion / Re: Who's got the oldest and n...

Last post by JoKer - February 03, 2026, 07:57:19 AM

via FB this is regarded as the Oldest in existience in the UK : I'd love to compare build plates to the NZ car

www.lancasterinsurance.co.uk/news/2020/february/25/car-of-the-month-michael-wall-and-his-1970-hillman-avenger-super

(One day we'll just ask him i nthe Avenger group hah)

Michael believes to be the earliest known example of the Avenger – 'it was registered on 5th March 1970 and was the 5,575th off the production line. I've owned the Super since 2007, and I've very subtly modified it with Minilite wheels and bespoke springs. I've always thought the Avenger was a great handling car and these improvements enhance the experience'.

https://www.checkcardetails.co.uk/cardetails/HEV%20873%20H

Additional Information
Engine number   RF221005575RB2

clue = the last 4x digits before the RB2

5575

WHICH might Award EA as #0345 as "THE Oldest Avenger in the World?!"

and FK as #4427 off the assembly line? Late 2nd?

#2

General Avenger Discussion / Re: Who's got the oldest and n...

Last post by JoKer - February 03, 2026, 07:52:59 AM

www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=EA9320 recently changed hands too (E > F and is potentially oldest in existience

Plate: EA9320

Engine No: (not recorded see below was often the chassis #)
Chassis: 211900345
CC rating: 1,500cc (1.5l)

which I think may be a contendor for oldest "in the world"

(it was in the hands of a member of the forum for a bit located deep South Island)

Derek B just commented on a photo of my car with his FK6731 Race car (no longer in existinece) racing @ Levin Circuit



previously, the earliest known was regarded as FK9032 (and FK9034

Information from : www.aronline.co.uk/cars/hillman/avenger/new-zealand/

Local assembly of the Avenger duly commenced in July 1970, initially of a single 1.5-litre four-door, named the Avenger Super. The first examples generally seen by the public were two press vehicles of Todd Motors, carrying the registration number plates FK9032 (below) and FK9034 respectively, appearing in print advertising, followed by examples encountered in shopping displays and dealership showrooms.

if anyony can shed any light or info?

the later surviving until at least 1997 on the NZTA Rego list

www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=FK9034

Plate: FK9034
Engine No: RF221014427/R52
Chassis: RF221014427R52
CC rating: 1,500cc (1.5l)

#3

Technical / Re: Avenga's 5 speed conversio...

Last post by JoKer - January 21, 2026, 08:00:24 PM

I know this is the "wrong" thread to update 

BUT someone showed me this UK Belhousing option, at current Conversion Rate = NZ$660

https://motorsport-tools.com/catalog/product/view/_ignore_category/1/id/80297/s/talbot-sunbeam-avenger-1-6-to-for-ford-type-9-rocket-alloy-bellhousing/

may be an option for some in the future

#4

Technical / Re: Radiator upgrades : whats ...

Last post by JoKer - January 06, 2026, 12:57:12 PM

this cropped up in the NZ Avenger Group www.facebook.com/groups/200620744876709/posts/1368991091372996

www.fenixcooling.co.nz/products/unic003-fa42m-opp

 Fenix Radiators. UNIC003-32M-OPP. I had the overflow pipe converted over to left hand and had a thermo couple sensor port fitted in top of radiator instead of factory bottom position. Also included sensor.  Total price $490 inc gst. Bargain.

from another Richard <3

#5

For Sale or Wanted / Re: Hillman 1600

Last post by Doozer - December 30, 2025, 08:14:13 PM

Hi team, just wanted to put some fresh feelers out to see if anyone has or knows of anyone that may have the above parts for sale...

Any help greatly appreciated.
Errol.

#6

Members Gallery / Re: Doozers '76 Scavenger

Last post by Doozer - December 28, 2025, 08:43:36 PM

looks really good, do you do it yourself?

Yeah it was going to be far too expensive to send off to an upholsterer so I gave it a crack myself. Some 4 way stretch vinyl, contact adhesive and a lot of patience!!!

#7

Technical / Re: 1975 Hillman Avenger headl...

Last post by dazz11 - December 25, 2025, 02:48:36 PM

Hi, I have a 75 Avenger (LAM839), failed WOF on headlights.  I replaced 1 with a Lucas a couple of WOF's ago, but now the other one has failed.  Sick of trying to source original parts, does anyone know if there is a modern swap out you can get for these?  The measurements are approx 180 x 120 rectangle.  Hubby thought he'd read a comment from someone saying there was a toyota hilux one that could be subbed?  Any help appreciated, thanks. 

Toyota one's fit in the brackets but the glass side is slightly larger and avenger bracket doesn't fit the light. I have some New old stock ones that take a bulb, way better than sealed units.

#8

Members Gallery / Re: Doozers '76 Scavenger

Last post by dazz11 - December 25, 2025, 02:30:27 PM

Here's the finished recovering of the dash before it goes back into the car...

looks really good, do you do it yourself?

#9

For Sale or Wanted / Parts for sale

Last post by dazz11 - December 24, 2025, 07:49:08 PM

Hi all I have some parts I'm selling off. Rust free drivers door $150, driver's guard $350 and right rear door $100 Ono on all, also have a 1300 head off a motor that only had 50,000 on it $50 (can also help with a head gasket) if needed.

#10

Members Gallery / Re: Doozers '76 Scavenger

Last post by Doozer - December 21, 2025, 09:12:56 PM

And with the new dash fitted, and the instrument panel tidied up.