boobydoo Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 AUTOSHITE NEWS: The disappointed seller of a late 1970s saloon car has revealed today that despite it's being advertised on a well-known classic car website for several weeks, he received no communication or interest whatsoever from one of Britains top pop acts, The Cheeky Girls. Cheeky Girls say 'No' to classic car ownership The shocking revelation, that has left both the pop and classic car world stunned, comes just days after it was revealed that a former neighbour of 'Birds Of A Feather' star Lesley Joseph once scrapped an uneconomical to repair Riley 4/72 in the early eighties, and has fuelled fears that many of our top paid entertainers have a complete disregard for the classic car movement in the UK. A source close to the Cheeky Girls, who had a string of chart toppers in the early noughties with "Bum My Cheeks" and "Hooray! Hooray! It's A Cheeky H-reg Proton" has confirmed that due to an extended summer season at Butlins in Minehead and a general disinterest in classic cars, it was unlikely the duo had ever seen the advert. A spokesman for the classic car movement, Lord Greville Plumworthy speaking to reporters earlier, expressed his disappointment in the girls, claiming it to be a 'kick in the teeth' for all those who endeavour to keep Britains motoring heritage alive. However, in a happy ending to the story, it can be revealed that Hertfordshire resident 'boobydoo' has come to the rescue and recently added the car to his fleet. The car in question is a 1979 registered Chrysler Hunter Super, thought to be the only '79 model still in existence, this being the final year of production. Extensive research by the new owner, involving looking in a mag, has shown that only 1,176 Hunters were registered in the UK that year. 'boobydoo' liked the smart look of the car in it's original Cherry Red with vinyl roof, Rostyle wheels and later Humber Sceptre style grille. The car was meticulously kept by its one and only owner for 33 years, with a comprehensive record of expenditure, until it went into storage in 2004 after being restored to a high standard two years previously. Looking through the history file that came with the car, shows the rapid deterioration in the first few years probably due to the appalling build quality these Dublin built Hunters had. Here are just a few in addition to routine service and maintenance: March 1982: New rear parcel shelfJuly 1982: New pedal rubbers Oct 1982: New headlightsDec1982: New front wingsFeb 1982: Paint front wingsApril 1983: New windscreen mouldingJuly 1983: Replacement under warranty of all 5 wheels by Talbot Motor Co.Sept 1983:Repair seat trimOct 1983: New door chrome stripNov 1983: Repair rear wing corrosionFeb 1985: N/S wing and O/S door repair, new door rubbers, N/S sill corrosion repair, car re-Zeibarted.March 1985: Further body refurbishmentJune 1985: Headlining replacedSept 1985: Front and rear valance repair, new vinyl roof......the list goes on! Today the car looks really great with similarities in style to the Mk 2 Cortina 1600E...I think! The 1725 cc engine is nippy and the non power steering much lighter than my Alpine and Solara. The 4 speed box is nice and notchy with a precise feel. I'm not sure what Chrysler were thinking when they added this garish rear panel from '74 onwards, but I do like it! You can also just see the original mudflaps which had a 'Hillman' script across them, now sadly faded. The vinyl roof has surprisingly survived well since being replaced in 1985! For me, it is the interior of the car that is so fantastic. The original Charcoal/Red multiweave seats are excellent...they were also standard fitment on '77 model Avenger GLS and weirdly, the last Simca 1000s. The dash is incredibly dated for a late seventies car with wood veneer a-plenty and deeply recessed dials. The left hand dial has fuel and temperature guage and volt meter. No radio I'm afraid, but you can see the 'afterthought' hazard warning switch just under the dash. You may think it's a lovely bit of walnut capping on the doors...but cheap fablon only I'm afraid. Rear parcel shelf still mint! So there you have it. I had a Chrysler Hunter 1978 model about 15 years ago and always regretted selling it, particularly as it was scrapped not long after. I'm pleased as punch with this one. It's funny to think that the Hunter was launched the same year as the Mk2 Cortina yet here it is still being made 13 years later, barely changed. I can only think that the last few were sold ridiculously cheap as fleet cars to companies like Tupperware and can just imagine the salesman looking forward to his new company car and the look of horror as a wheezing old Hunter gets unloaded into the car park! Tee! Hee! RobT, trigger, eddyramrod and 32 others 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Bit of a bummer about the cheeky girls,But a nice looking motorcar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 That's a weapon, nice buy sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Fuck me those seat covers are magic! If you stare at them long enough maybe the Cheeky girls will appear out of them like one of those magic eye puzzles which were all the craze 10 years ago!. Excellent write up too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Wow! What a WINNAH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Pelican Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 That colour seats were also used on the run out last of the line Hillman Imps , called a Caledonian IIRC .Stunning car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I was thinking that about the seats too. If its not the same its very similar. First car trim i was ever on as got driven home from the hospital in a Caledonian. Maybe explains my poor taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobydoo Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 That colour seats were also used on the run out last of the line Hillman Imps , called a Caledonian IIRC .Stunning car. Indeed you are right, Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Yay! Boobydoo is still here! You swine though. I was just too late to snaffle that one up and was forced to buy the best Daihatsu in the world ever instead. Should be a lovely motor. carlo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Oct 2007: New headlights Oct 1982: New headlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 What a lovely, original car. Much jealousy here The seats are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TagoraSX Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Very nice. My Dad drove an identical one until the early 90's. It would have been assembled in Ireland and should have a plate on slam panel with something like "Assembled in Ireland using parts from Chrysler UK" Was the original owner G. Talbot? If so I almost bought it in 2012 just before my GLS appeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 fuck itv4, I WANT THAT CAR Banger Kenny and Barry Cade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I've read the opening to that post three times now and must be being thick as I can't work out what the Cheeky Girls have to do with anything. Not to worry though as that is a complete stucking funner of a car. Seat covers look like they've come from some hippy on Etsy Timewaster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talbot928 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Sooo jealous, have a genuine soft spot for these (back in the day i served my apprenticeship working on these) Don't change one thing, it's perfect. Good luck with it... Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 lol wut I am a cheeky boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycox Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 That's lovely! Those late dashboards look mega shit though don't they. Seats are AMAZE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 You couldn't write that car now - they wouldn't believe you. Wonderful....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bergerac Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 That is stunning. A top buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickwall Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Those seats are brill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Very nice. As a bonus, the Hunter won't try and a shag a washed up LibDem MP. Angrydicky and Wilko220 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 No but there's every chance that a washed up LibDem MP will shag it... The seats in that Hunter are amazing though and the rest of it is pretty fit as well.Top buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 As everyone else has said, those seats are superb. I've had two Hunters and I think they're brilliant cars - not the most exciting vehicle ever built, but amazingly competent for a mid-'60s design. I think it's hilarious they were still making them in '79 though - only the HC Viva can have competed with it for sheer outdatedness. Top purchase, as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 What a stunner! I need to have a clap of hands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George-Roper Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I saw this for sale and believe it was called Gertie. Is the name staying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmBongo Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The seats look like beach towels, lol. I'd rather have the car than meet those two dopey slags, an all. guv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 You never cease to amaze, Tony. That's a right honey of a car, top bombing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thedoctor102 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 BREATHTAKING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Wow! I knew that a few Hunters were built in 1979, but had never seen one until this thread appeared. Nice car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko220 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'm afraid (much like the Cheeky Girls) this comment lacks any originality whatsoever. But that car is spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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