Imp Van. Neat little vehicle
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Imp Van
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RootesRooter
Donation Time
Another vehicle from that aircraft hanger full of Rootes cars in California that belonged to the late Don Bruce.
jack Bacon
Donation Time
I have room in my garage if someone needs space to store it as long as I get to drive it
Jack
Jack
Great car and very rare to still find this particular body style.
However, I'm a bit confused - it has a Commer hood badge, Singer Chamois grille and grille medallion, and a Hillman steering wheel!
However, I'm a bit confused - it has a Commer hood badge, Singer Chamois grille and grille medallion, and a Hillman steering wheel!
ozzie alpine
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What a great little car!
I had the "station wagon" version many years ago - a Hillman Husky. A fantastic little car, I had lots of fun in that!
It looks to be in great condition. Engine looks very original (which might not suit some as the vans were fitted with low compression dished pistons, easy to upgrade though, and good for low octane fuel...).
There's a few odd things about it though :
If it sat in a Californian shed for years, why does it have a relatively modern looking plastic UK number plate?
The front emblems are confusing and its had a couple of donor cars.
Brake servo up front- Imps had them (if fitted) in the back. I doubt if they were fitted to vans.
I'm not sure if I'd believe the mileage as original - perhaps its been restored...
Nevertheless, would be a great fun little car.
I had the "station wagon" version many years ago - a Hillman Husky. A fantastic little car, I had lots of fun in that!
It looks to be in great condition. Engine looks very original (which might not suit some as the vans were fitted with low compression dished pistons, easy to upgrade though, and good for low octane fuel...).
There's a few odd things about it though :
If it sat in a Californian shed for years, why does it have a relatively modern looking plastic UK number plate?
The front emblems are confusing and its had a couple of donor cars.
Brake servo up front- Imps had them (if fitted) in the back. I doubt if they were fitted to vans.
I'm not sure if I'd believe the mileage as original - perhaps its been restored...
Nevertheless, would be a great fun little car.
ozzie alpine
Bronze Level Sponsor
Yes, I suppose it is! At least the low-comp pistons anyway. I shouldn't think there is much room for a turbo inside that Van engine bay though! The best thing about the Van/Husky bay is that you can actually access the spark plugs without being a contortionist... but otherwise its a bit tight in there.