The Humber Sceptre MKIII

Ok... If you were searching for the origin of "Bling", your search is over my friends! Here it is!... The Granddaddy of it All... The Humber Sceptre MKIII, by Rootes. I really don't know what those Rootes executives were thinking, or smoking for that matter, back then when they decided to make a "Posh" version of Hillman Hunter. But they did think of some demographic buyers for the Sceptre MKIII. The Sceptre MKIII was never produced nor was available in Iran, I guess they thought that probably even the Iranians would laugh at it ;)

Humber Sceptre MKIII did carry the engine configuration from the Hunter GLS, and it also had an overdrive gear on the transmission. I found it really the odd child in the Hunter range, but nevertheless still quite fascinating, and collectible now.

You can read a bit more about Humber Sceptre MKIII in this article by Rod Grayon.

1985 Car Park

Can you spot the Hillman Hunter in this image?... Oh... Believe me! There is one there somewhere... ;)

Photo is taken from Clifford's Tower in York, from Mick Travis.

Paykan Lowrider #7

Photo by Hussain Hafez

Turn!

I believe this picture is from an old tire advertisement. Hope he made it through the corner though ;)

Youth

The Hunter GLS, which was the most powerful version in the Hunter range, was also produced in Iran. They called it the Javanan (youth) model. Here is one example with some tasty Bells & Whistles ;)

Post Update:
Recent findings suggests that actually Paykan Javanan, even though carried the overall appearances of the Hillman Hunter GLS, but was never fitted with the Holbay cylinder head, the Paykan Javanan power train was based on the Hillman Hutner GT; Javanan carried a GT badge on the rear fender.

Pink Floyd Hunter

A Hillman Hunter was used in this shot from the movie Pink Floyd The Wall.

Ghalpagh Pile

Spot the Paykan Ghalpagh (Farsi translation for Hubcap). The Ghalpagh in question was actually used originally on the Humber Sceptre MK.III version.

Photo by Trail of Tears.

Rasht Taxi

A Paykan Taxi in the city of Rasht, Iran. Photo by Basheem.

Returning To Rhyl

Passing by a Hunter on the way back to Rhyl. This photo was taken in 1976 by Renown.

Paykan On TopGear

Omid Djalili appeared on TopGear back in 2005 to discuss driving in Iran, and also Paykan! You can watch the interview here.

Paykan View

Somewhere in Iran.

Here Comes The Hustler!...

Hustler was an Australian exclusive version of the Hillman Hunter. Can somebody bring this name back to the industry please?... What you driving man? I got the new Hustler! ;)

PAYKAN 1725

This badge on the c-pillar was used specifically in Iran on some of Paykan models, which carried the Legendary Rootes 1725cc engine!

Hunter Territory Starts Here...

From Rootes/Chrysler Australia. Got love the old days man, can you imagine car companies running an ad like this these days?... I mean just check out that Hunter Bird!... Hang on a minute!... Is this Sara Palin's Rootes?... ;)

Butterfly Paykan

Attention to All of you Paykan & Hunter owners out there, the wait is finally Over! This is the upgrade you have been waiting for!!!... Hurry while supplies last!... ;) Check it out: Auto-Jack.ir