1974 Sunbeam 1600 GL [Avenger]

1974 Sunbeam 1600 [Avenger] in Les enquêtes du commissaire Maigret, TV Series, 1967-1990 Ep. 1.34

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sixcyl ◊ 2008-05-10 08:29	In Ep.1.34 "Maigret et Monsieur Charles" -- Last edit: 2008-05-10 08:30:31
sixcyl ◊ 2008-05-10 08:29	Sunman or Hillbeam?
nzcarnerd ◊ 2008-05-10 09:07	Hillman Avenger- at least in English speaking markets. This looks like one of the later, up spec models - 1600GLS?? As far as I know there was never a Sunbeam version.
chris40 ◊ 2008-05-10 09:14	Sunbeam in most of Europe. See comments to /vehicle_170742-Sunbeam-Avenger-1971.html
sixcyl ◊ 2008-05-10 09:21	Indeed, I do not remember having seen Hillman registred in France, all Hillman range were sold in Sunbeam version range here... but my memory is practical joker sometimes
rpcm ◊ 2008-05-10 22:31	As far as I know, sales in France only started during 1972 - perhaps it's safer to consider 1973 as first model year - and with this four-headlight grille and vinyl-covered roof I would say it's a Sunbeam 1500 TC.
dsl ◊ 2010-09-24 13:55	Looks most like a 1973+ UK GL (=1600cc), not the top spec GLS. Did France keep the 1500 versions after they were dropped in UK?