Wildcat
The
Wildcat brand originated in 1957. It started when Rootes Group first
fitted their outstanding 1500cc OHV engine into the Hillman. This
saloon car proved a winner on the circuits and quickly created a
demand for increased performance.
Griffiths Equipment started producing twin carb manifolds
for this engine and introduced a floorshift gearchange conversion
to replace the existing column shift. This was extensively used
by both family and sporting motorists
By the early 1970's Griffiths Equipment was producing
a wide range of performance accessories under the Wildcat brand
including manifolds, headers, mufflers, floorshifts and air cleaners.
The company introduced the first tuning shop for motoring addicts
and was involved with many race and rally cars of the day.
This Hillman Avenger was entered by Todd motors in
the 1971 Heatway Motor Rally and was tuned for the event by Griffiths
Equipment.
In 1973 the Wildcat brand continued
to expand with a new and exciting range of alloy wheels.
These alloy wheels were some of the first produced
in the world and were manufactured by a Griffiths subsidiary
company in Auckland.
This was the start of the alloy wheel revolution
in New Zealand.
During the 1980's and 1990's the Wildcat brand
was very prominent in Alloy Wheels.
With the advent of used Japanese Import Cars the days of performance
equipment gradually died and the company became a major importer
of automotive accessories representing many major overseas brands.
Today the Wildcat brand is still proudly represented in a vast range
of automotive accessories such as Aerials, Number Plate Frames,
Steering Wheel Covers, Steering Wheels, Seat Covers and other popular
accessories. 
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