Hillman Imp

(1963 - 1976)

Brand:

Hillman

Model:

Imp

Related:

Imp

Country:

United Kingdom

Car articles about Hillman Imp by year

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Sunbeam Imp - advanced rear-engine Imp with racing genes

June 28, 2012 — Bruno von Rotz 125

It was presented in 1963 as the "big" competitor to the Austin Mini, the Hilllman Imp, later also sold as the Sunbeam Imp. It was the first rear-engined car in England. But it came too late and, despite its progressive design approach, ultimately stood no chance against the Mini. Only in racing was it able to put it in its place. Today, it is seen less often than many a Ferrari. This report looks back at the history of the Hillman/Sunbeam Imp and shows a restored vehicle from 1969 in detail, supplemented by factory photos, brochures and other documents.

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Hillman Imp - Does he have an EEC chance?

October 21, 2020 — Erich Boyer 48

The Hillman Imp is a midget that wants to compete with the mid-size cars, at least as far as its equipment is concerned. In the early sixties, its mission was to show that even a small car could be comfortable and spacious. Although it succeeded in this quite well, it was also plagued by a few weaknesses. This hobby article from 1963 describes what these were and what it was good at.

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Hillman Imp (1963-1976)

2-Door Sedan, 39 PS, 875 cm³

Hillman Super Imp (1965-1970)

2-Door Sedan, 39 PS, 875 cm³

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Photos of Hillman Imp (random selection)

Hillman Imp (1975) - built in Scotland between 1963 and 1976 to compete with the Mini - next to it a 1980 Paykaan Hillman Saloon assembled in Iraq - Coventry Transport Museum

Hillman Imp Deluxe (1964) - two golf bags can also be accommodated in the Imp

Hillman Imp (1964) - technically interesting aluminum engine with overhead camshaft and inclined block, compression ratio 10 to 1 - Geneva Motor Show 1964

Hillman Imp (1963) - Transparent drawing

Hillman Imp de Luxe (1963) - the additional storage space created by folding down the rear seat backrest could be easily loaded through the hinged rear window

Hillman Imp Deluxe (1964) - the English rear-engined car shows similarities with the NSU Prinz 4 - at the 1964 Geneva Motor Show

Hillman Imp (1963) - the inclined four-cylinder and the rear axle

Hillman Imp Group 6 (1972) at the Eifel Rallye Festival 2013

Hillman Imp (1963) - drive units ready for installation

Hillman Imp (1963) - three different vehicles were used for the AR endurance test

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Auctioned vehicles of Hillman Imp

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
Hillman Imp 1967 Sold CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017)	Imp	1967	Sold	CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017)
Hillman Imp Deluxe 1975 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 22, 2015)	Imp Deluxe	1975	Sold	ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 22, 2015)
Hillman Imp de Luxe 1964 Sold H&H Classics Donington Park (February 24, 2016)	Imp de Luxe	1964	Sold	H&H Classics Donington Park (February 24, 2016)
Hillman Super Imp 1973 Sold Brightwells The Stondon Museum Vehicle Auction (June 10, 2015)	Super Imp	1973	Sold	Brightwells The Stondon Museum Vehicle Auction (June 10, 2015)
Hillman Super Imp 1967 Sold H&H Classics The Chateau Impney Motor Car Auction (December 9, 2015)	Super Imp	1967	Sold	H&H Classics The Chateau Impney Motor Car Auction (December 9, 2015)
Hillman Imp Super 1967 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (November 23, 2016)	Imp Super	1967	Sold	Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (November 23, 2016)
Hillman Imp Work Ralley Car 1965 Not Sold H&H Classics The Imperial War Museum Motor Car Auction (April 17, 2013)	Imp Work Ralley Car	1965	Not Sold	H&H Classics The Imperial War Museum Motor Car Auction (April 17, 2013)
Hillman Imp 1967 Not Sold Richard Edmond Chippenham (March 4, 2017)	Imp	1967	Not Sold	Richard Edmond Chippenham (March 4, 2017)
Hillman Super Imp Rally Car 1973 Sold Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 8, 2025)	Super Imp Rally Car	1973	Sold	Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 8, 2025)

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