Imp Owners/Fans

[dc53]

Anyone in here know much about imp's, or even have one?


Just brought one.

Dan

[Sporting Bear]

You got one Dan well done

As with any s/h car especially a classic don't spend any money on "improvement" until you've had it for six months save you money for a full and proper service then maintenance and repair

Why not put a picture up here and on Readers Cars

[dc53]

Sporting Bear said:

You got one Dan well done

As with any s/h car especially a classic don't spend any money on "improvement" until you've had it for six months save you money for a full and proper service then maintenance and repair

Why not put a picture up here and on Readers Cars

Cheers, i'm lucky to get this one eally, it's mechanically good considering it'sbeen standing for 20 years, it RUNS AND DRIVES! Tends to wheelspin too

I paid £250 the car, which if i say so, is a steal for such a classic.

Needs a new door, that's it really, just needs some filler in places.


And i've a fair bit of dosh tucked away! more thaa enough!
Don't know which wheels i want yt.

[dc53]

[dc53]

Last pic' was taken quite late on snday night, was stripping the insides a little

[alsaautomotive]

Top choice
Had a dozen or so over the years including Stilleto's, Chamois & Sport.
Great little cars & an absolute jewel of an engine. Hope you enjoy it.
Al.

[Sporting Bear]

dc53 said:

And i've a fair bit of dosh tucked away! more thaa enough!
Don't know which wheels i want yt.

Sporting Bear said:

don't spend any money on "improvement" until you've had it for six months save you money for a full and proper service then maintenance and repair

You kids ! You never listen to those who trying to prevent you from making the same mistakes they did

A real period vehicle, vinyl roof and purple paint, we had a Cortina MK3 2000E in that combination and those wing mirrors, they where almost retro in '72/'73

Good luck keep us posted

[ian2144]

Don't know which wheels i want yt.
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It has to be minilites or superlites for that retro look!!

[dc53]

ian2144 said:

Don't know which wheels i want yt.

It has to be minilites or superlites for that retro look!!

13" minilites atm, dunno wether to go down to 10" mini MBracing wheels yet though

[flat16]

dc53 said:

Anyone in here know much about imp's, or even have one?


Just brought one.

Dan

My knowledge on Imps is somewhat impish, but apparently you can weld a pair of Imp engines together to form a V8! You know what to do!

Edited by flat16 on Wednesday 3rd October 19:40

[Forthright MC]

well done that lad!
i have quite a soft spot for Imp's too, looks like that one has the potential to be a very nice example!
Nigel's comments above are definetely worth taking notice of, the man speaks from experience!
enjoy!

[_TC]

Thats just ace. well done and keep us posted.

[lowdrag]

This chap isn't very good at driving one it seems! Castle Combe, Quarry bend.

[72twink]

On the contrary he's got the opposite lock on and he's looking at the Alfa 105 - he'll have him by the next bend

When I rebuilt my Clan from a rolling shell I found Ebay priceless for Imp bits - the rest of the stuff I needed was all pocket money stuff - Malcolm Anderson will become your best friend ! (he's even got new doors !!) The secret to Imp fun is getting the engine right, then keeping it cool .......

[alsaautomotive]

If you require any bits I've still got about 3 stripped cars worth of stuff!

[eccles]

i'm in a similar position, i've just bought a Ginetta G15, so now i've got to learn all about imp engines and rear suspension....which is a bit daunting after 20 years of tinkering with minis!
luckily though mines got an MOT but has been standing for a while, so i expect it'll need a fair bit of fettling over the winter.

[dc53]

alsaautomotive said:

If you require any bits I've still got about 3 stripped cars worth of stuff!

where are you based?

I need a passengers door.


cheers for all of the comments guys, i'm learning so much now!


I've taken that leatherlook roof off now, and most of the interior. My dad hasn't laid a hand on the car yet!

[alsaautomotive]

Pretty sure I have one Might have a dent or two but is sound!
Go to my profile & contact me through the website if you are interested.
Cheers, Al.

[dc53]

alsaautomotive said:

Pretty sure I have one Might have a dent or two but is sound!
Go to my profile & contact me through the website if you are interested.
Cheers, Al.

You have no with no dents? Or you have some a front disk brake kit?

Sorry to keep it on here, just seeing before i e-mail.

[alsaautomotive]

I'm pretty sure I actually have 2sets of doors, & I'm equally sure both sets have dents
I don't have a disc conversion - in my day one modified Viva discs, but I'm reliably informed there's a conversion around Micra hubs/discs now.
But to be honest the std brakes, when set up & adjusted properly, are perfectly fine (just leave an extra car's length between you & the one in front).