Roots of Earth

The run-out model of the Chrysler/Rootes Arrow series which were then called Chrysler Hunter. Made between 1977-79. Photos by: saablover

No.1 & No.2

These used to be Monica's Hunters. The No.1 was her first car and it was bought in 1978, she then and I'm quoting her here "foolishly" replaced it with a Lada! But she was then fortunate enough to find the Hunter No.2 (79-80 T reg. Chrysler Hunter) when she and again I'm quoting here "realized her mistake"! ;) Her son also passed his driving test in No.2.
Thanks Moinca for sharing your Hunter stories. I wish you kept that No.2 there are only handful of those Chysler Hunters are around these days.

The Book

Royal Agricultural Show

The good old Hillman Hunter became "Chrysler Hunter" by the end of its life, some 10 years after Chrysler bought Rootes Group. Chrysler throw everything at the car then, the GLS front grille, newer bumpers and updated interior, it was the last attempt trying to sale even more of the decade old platform. Shortly after though, Chrysler sold Rootes to Peugeot and that was the last chapter of once the 3rd largest car maker in the UK.

I would love to know how many of these Chrysler Hunter they managed to sell. But if their target customers were at this agricultural show in Kenilworth, then the answer is not too many!