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#41

Events / Silver Fern 2024 Chch : UK ent...

Last post by JoKer - May 28, 2024, 11:14:32 AM

Hi Thank you for allowing me to join. I am in the UK and have entered the Silver Fern Rally starting in Christchurch, November this year. We are using a Talbot Avenger 1600 to a historic spec. We are just reaching out to interested people on your South Island who maybe willing and able to help us out, with accommodation, local knowledge, general assistance, repairs etc. We are not looking for a massive commitment but just some friendly help along the way. Details of the rally can be found at silverfernrally.co.nz/2024-silver-fern-rally/

We would love to hear from you guys who share a mutual interest in these cars.
Any suggestions of other groups or clubs or interested companies or individuals would be welcomed.
We look forward to hearing from you.

Ben Howlett

from the  Hillman Humber Commer Singer Sunbeam & Talbot Cars of NZ Facebook Group on facebook

#42

For Sale or Wanted / Re: Avenger parts on trademe

Last post by JoKer - May 13, 2024, 10:52:36 AM

https://www.facebook.com/share/Lgg6D6BkqDk8mbZ4/?mibextid=kL3p88
 
Avenger Louvre ?

oooh not sure on that aye : how do they know? & no doubt some clever clogs will say "search the part #"

as yeah : says Aunger, the Manufacturer (not Avenger) seller might be assuming things?

will check against the one I know of (in the South Island ) otherwise PRETTY KEEN

edit : ahh no doesn't look like it to me eh sorry



I'm guessing that a 'coon / Ford part by the Shape (EB Falcon? ish eh

#43

For Sale or Wanted / Re: Avenger parts on trademe

Last post by HenryM - May 12, 2024, 11:48:12 PM

https://www.facebook.com/share/Lgg6D6BkqDk8mbZ4/?mibextid=kL3p88

Avenger Louvre ?

#44

For Sale or Wanted / Re: NZ and potentially the WOR...

Last post by JoKer - April 28, 2024, 01:28:40 PM

Our NZTA data still shows "Just" 2x '1970's in the System



interesting to note the 'VIN" matches this car and Location Data of the second one too



and I recall Posting the '1st Registered Avenger' to my IG

https://www.instagram.com/p/C0RFlgsrPTg/

Source : https://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.


and via carjam_nz evidence is made it to at least 1997

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

#45

For Sale or Wanted / NZ and potentially the WORLDS ...

Last post by JoKer - April 28, 2024, 08:01:59 AM

George has this Brown Beauty FS in Invergiggle on FB Marketplace

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/780775627479289/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment



https://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=ea9320



id tag =



and yes, here's the UK Oldest known and their owner comments

Me : any secret info contained within the Magic Numbers here?

Michael : not that I am aware, those chassis plates are different to ours. Archives are kept at the Coventry car museum, might be worth dropping them an email, see if they can give you a build date etc

the mystery continues

We've had at least 3x 1970 Owners on the fourms via the results of the "What year is your Avenger Poll" here : https://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=222.0



And the Avenger Census 2019 (NZTA online records) put it as 1 of 2 still 'in the system'

https://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=1114.0

#46

For Sale or Wanted / Re: Avengers on Trademe (NZ's ...

Last post by HenryM - April 26, 2024, 03:49:58 PM

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/RCCB3WiiZULFTFna/?mibextid=kL3p88

A 1970 Hillman Avenger in Invercargill for sale not of these early ones around.

#47

Technical / Re: Rear Wheel Brake Cylinder

Last post by avenga - March 29, 2024, 11:32:08 PM

I just got a set for my orange wagon from Graeme.

He stocks most parts like that

#48

Technical / Re: Rear Wheel Brake Cylinder

Last post by JoKer - March 20, 2024, 02:50:10 PM

fyi someone asking about these & I found this eBay Listing :

https://www.ebay.com/itm/335139863647

Girling Brake Wheel Cylinder OE/OEM Part Number 75062078

#49

For Sale or Wanted / Re: Avenger parts on trademe

Last post by JoKer - March 09, 2024, 08:16:56 PM

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/chrysler/other/listing/4602876835?bof=uEuCMRCn

Hillman/Chrysler Avenger parts


various parts in various conditions as pictured
need  gone, so not selling separately. BUYER MUST TAKE IT ALL!
INCLUDES: 2Shells and doors  not pictured yet but will add photos In coming days
need gone by end of next week

edit : turns out these might actually be bits of Richards Old Race car!

#50

General Avenger Discussion / Re: Rear suspension arms

Last post by avenga - February 29, 2024, 08:52:01 AM

Here is the lower arms from my V8 wagon