WHEN Brian Hilton began selling cars in 1967, seatbelts were an after market accessory, and 450,000 cars were sold in Australia. This year about 1.15m will be sold, and cars come with keyless entry.
Richard Noone March 14, 2017 - 11:39AM Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate Maria Viglianti checks out the 1972 Corolla on display during the Brian Hilton Motor Group’s 50th birthday celebrations at North Gosford. Picture: Peter ClarkIN 1967 seatbelts were an aftermarket accessory, there were about 450,000 cars sold in Australia and the average family sedan cost about $2000.
This year an estimated 1.15 million new and used cars will exchange hands with an average small car going for about $25,000 but featuring more mod-cons — such as rever…