> I need the following parts for my 1970 model Hillman Hunter made by
> the Rootes motors of England...
>
> If any kind soul have the informations regarding a source where I could find
> these spare parts in the U.S.A. please let me know, I desperately need them.
> I would like to mention that my car was made for use in Britain and have no
> idea if they made any international models. The car is a stick shift and
> right hand drive.
The Rootes Group were made up of several marques: Sunbeam, Hillman,
Humber, and Singer (there may have been more). Anyway, as with the GM
of today, many of these cars shared basic platforms, so it is likely
that a part from another Rootes car will fit yours. For example, one
of my books, "Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual," lists the following
cars on the cover: Hillman Minx & Super Minx, Sunbeam Alpine &
Rapier, Humber Sceptre, Singer Gazelle & Vogue. The book covers all
these cars for the years 1965-67 in just 175 pages.
Here is a short list of parts houses in the USA that carry Sunbeam
parts. I would call them and see if they can help, or direct you
further. I have ordered parts from all these places and have had no
problems.
Sunbeam Specialties
P.O. Box 771
Los Gatos, CA 95031-0771
(408) 371-1642
Tiger Tom's
15 Knight Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 566-6813
Classic Sunbeam
43 Terrace Ave.
Ossining, N.Y. 10562
(914) 941-8673
Victoria British
P.O. Box 14991
Lenexa, KS 66285
1-800-255-0088
The October 1992 issue of BRITISH CAR magazine has a story on the
Hillman Imp, and give the address of the U.K. Imp Club as:
Graham Townsend, Membership Secretary
50 Favenfield Road
Hambleton Park
Thirsk, North Yorks Y07 1FZ England
These people should be able give you the names and addresses of
Hillman parts houses in the U.K.
Back issues of BRITISH CAR can be ordered from:
British Car Back Issues
P.O. Box 9099
Canoga Park, CA 91309
Back issues are $4.00 each.
Hope this helps,
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