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

Hunter In Bangkok

Here is another surprise! This Hunter was spotted in Bangkok by TaHolga.

Bestseller Paykan

Pardon the misspelling here from Khaled Hosseini, but if you turn to page 136 of The Kite Runner he is mentioning the Paykan!

Thanks to my friend Jamie for sending me these pictures!

BTW, I emailed the publisher to have this misspelling corrected for the next edition! OK, You can officially call me a Paykan Nerd now! ;)

Paykan In Los Angeles

Wow this is a surprise! This car belongs to an Armenian Iranian in Los Angeles. I'm guessing this was a Sunbeam Arrow, the imported version of the Hillman Hunter that was sold in the US by Chrysler in the late 60s early 70s. I'm trying to get more information about this car and the owner, I will post more later...

BREAKING NEWS!!!...

I never thought anybody would dare to attempt this again, I mean who would be crazy enough these days to drive from London to Sydney in a Hillman Hunter?! But this coming March, John Lewis & Barry Hawgood are going to do exactly that! and I can not be any more excited about this news and their EPIC journey! It has been 42 years since Andrew Cowan won the Legendary 1968 London to Sydney Rally, and that has been the inspiration for John & Barry to create this amazing Andrew Cowan Hunter replica. I can't wait to hear their reaction when they are traveling though Iran among all those Paykans! :)

I have a pledge to make here, John & Barry are doing this for a great cause, they are raising awareness for Cancer; please visit their website and donate if you can.

To all my Iranian readers: If you are interested in helping John & Barry out while they are traveling through Iran, please contact them via their website; at the moment they are looking for an invitation letter to expedite their visa process for Iran. http://www.gb2aus.co.uk/

I wish them the Best of Luck in their Fantastic Journey!

Photos by: Trail Of Tears

Michael's Mom, Venezuela

My dear friend and ex-coworker Michael, finally got a chance to dig out this picture of his Mom with her beloved Hunter. The picture was taken in Venezuela where the Hunter used to be sold. I absolutely adore this picture, Thanks Michael!

Paykan Overload #3

Fine Woodworking

A 40+ year old Paykan somewhere in Tehran. Photo from: Amir Andalibi.

The Finest Of The "4's"

You got give it to the Rootes guys here; they really thought about everything on this car, didn't they? Even the reverse light!... ;)

Hunter In Perth

A Hunter in Perth, Australia, photo is from The Worst Of Perth blog.

Pranses E Sabz

Green Princess, somewhere in Iran.

Scotland To Rescue Iran Khodro

From Scotland on Sunday December 10, 2000. The Hillman Hunter was produced in Iran as Paykan (means Arrow in Farsi) from 1967 to 2005, and up to recent years was the sole transport of many Iranians. The latest figure I got so far is that 2,295,095 Paykans were produced up to the final year. The pick up version still is being produced by Iran Khodro.

The Lockheed Mystery Continues...

These photos are among close to 2000 contact sheet photos that was discovered recently, you can read about them by clicking here: The Lockheed Mystery.