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A cheeky Hillman Super Imp with three owners and just 29,631 miles.

EQUIPMENT
Chrome side mouldings with black centre flash, chrome grille, protective chrome strips on engine compartment lid, wheel trim discs, zone toughened windscreen, twin-tone horn, lockable glove compartment, heater blower, padded sun visors, opening backlight, efficient sound proofing, body undersealing, self-parking wipers, four stowage pockets, swivelling front quarter light, door operated interior light. Dealer accessories; Safety belts, wing mirrors, 8-Track stereo, aerial.

EXTERIOR
This versatile top of the range Super Imp is finished in factory optional Honey Gold Metallic, (code 167). This colour scheme was used to boast the luxury specification of this model on all the period sales literature and still looks fabulous today receiving much awe from curious onlookers. All chrome trim is simply stunning and undamaged aside from very light pitting visible only upon very close scrutiny. The unique side mouldings, front and rear aluminium panels and badges are in excellent order. Various touch up marks can be seen applied by conscientious owners and purists will enjoy seeing sight of all factory stickers and identification plates so often lost with restored cars. Even the supplying dealer rear window sticker remains and metal raised digit number plates. A testament to Hillman’s original contender for the Mini.

INTERIOR
The wonderment of this stunning car certainly continues once inside the cabin which is remarkably spacious and practical. The interior is absolutely original and the factory seats trimmed in Black vinyl are simply divine, commensurate with the cars amazing low miles. The unique contoured rear seats only fitted to the Super model are as new. The matching door cards with trim up to glass level and garnish rails are perfect, as is the spotless headlining. The luxury factory carpeting is very clean and unworn and fantastic period accessories such as the Ross 8-Track stereo and PYE radio remain in situ and fully operational as fitted and documented by the supplying dealer when new. Four 8-Track cassettes are included. Even the choke instruction and tyre pressure stickers remain on the front screen. The front luggage compartment has all the protective black card moulds virtually undamaged. An enthusiasts and collectors delight.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Fitted with the 875cc four cylinder overhead camshaft unit with extensive use of lightweight aluminium alloy die-castings, the rear engine positioning offers balanced weight distribution and immense fun handling characteristics. Developing 42bhp at 5000rpm and 55.6Ib.ft torque at 2800rpm, performance is surprisingly spirited. The engine bay is very clean and waxoyl has been applied to the inner wings. Warning stickers can be seen but are damaged. The four speed gearbox with synchromesh on all forward gears is light, effortless and very positive throughout the range.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The original pressed steel wheels are finished in off-white complimented by chrome wheel trims fitted only to the Super model. Matching new 155 R12 radial tyres have just been fitted and the spare wheel is correctly housed in the front luggage compartment retained by the rubber strap. The Girling braking system incorporates 8in diameter drums and brings the car up to a straight and steady halt.

HISTORY FILE
Registered new on the 12 December 1973 by Hillman Main Agents, Westwood & Clark Ltd of Clacton-on-Sea to the first of just two former keepers, Mr David Anthony Oliver. The new car invoice reveals the specification chosen and a total price paid of £958.73. Incredibly the 8-Track stereo was more expensive than the metallic paint finish! In his care for 29 years and used sparingly until taken off the road in 1989. Owned by two further enthusiasts since 2002 for shows and pleasure the vehicle has now covered 29,631 miles. The original owners handbook, spare keys, sales brochure and Westwood & Clark plastic wallet are present. A very rare opportunity to acquire surely one of the best surviving Imp’s in existence, not to be missed.

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An incredible Hillman Super Imp Mark II with two owners and just 31,838 miles.

EQUIPMENT
Chrome side mouldings with black centre flash, chrome grille, protective chrome strips on engine compartment lid, wheel trim discs, zone toughened windscreen, twin tone horn, wide opening doors, opening backlight, efficient sound proofing, body undersealing, self-parking wipers, two sun visors, built in heating and ventilation, four stowage pockets, swivelling front quarter light, three ashtrays, door operated interior light. Special accessories; front seatbelts.

EXTERIOR
This delightful Super Imp is finished in factory correct Maroon (code 70), a colour specific to the Super model only. The paintwork boasts a fantastic deep gloss shine and perfect uniform finish. The polished appearance will gain much awe from onlookers who will marvel at just how straight this genuine little car is. A wonderfully clean underside features detailed inner arches and the cars structural perfection and unmolested nature is clear to see. All chrome trim is simply stunning and undamaged aside from very light pitting to the rear lamp bright bezels, visible only upon very close scrutiny. The engine compartment and front luggage space are both very clean ready for bonnet up showing! A handful of tiny light paint chips barely worthy of mention are visible. This car cannot fail to bring back fond memories and stir up nostalgia, and this example is a superb testament to Hillman’s original contender for the Mini.

INTERIOR
The wonderment of this stunning car certainly continues once inside the cabin which is remarkably spacious for the size of vehicle. The interior is absolutely original and remains just as Hillman intended. The factory seats trimmed in Black vinyl are simply divine, commensurate with the cars amazing low miles. The matching door cards with trim up to glass level and garnish rails are perfect, as is the spotless headlining. The factory carpeting is clean but wear is visible in the footwells. Fantastic period touches include the ribbon style speedometer and toggle switches as well as the supplying dealer Croxton Motors Ltd plate attached to the nearside door card. All functions and controls operate perfectly but slight aging can be seen on the lettering instructions. The term ‘time warp’ often open to interpretation is absolutely justified with this genuine unmolested example. An enthusiasts and collectors delight.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Fitted with the 875cc four cylinder overhead camshaft unit with extensive use of lightweight aluminium alloy die-castings, the rear engine positioning offers balanced weight distribution and immense fun handling characteristics. Developing 42bhp at 5000rpm and 55.6Ib.ft torque at 2800rpm, performance is surprisingly spirited. The engine is wonderfully quiet and the four speed gearbox with synchromesh on all forward gears is light, effortless and very positive throughout the range.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The original pressed steel wheels are finished in off white complimented by chrome centre caps and bright inner finishers. The centre caps are perfect and only light scratches can be seen on the finishers. Matching Camac NC80 155 R12 radial tyres have excellent tread remaining and the spare is still shod in the original Uniroyal crossply item! The Girling braking system incorporates 8in diameter drums and brings the car up to a straight and steady halt.

HISTORY FILE
Registered new on 9th February 1967 by Hillman Rootes Main Agent, Croxton Motors Ltd of Thetford, the first of just two keepers was a Miss Violet May Simons. This fantastic little Imp was used only very sparingly for light duties often consisting of driving the car to help herd her flock of sheep along the lane! In July 1999 the second keeper Mr Paul Rackham a renowned enthusiast and owner of one of the world’s largest Massey Ferguson tractor collections purchased the vehicle and it has remained in his collection ever since. Invoices in the history file dated 1999 relate to a light restoration and professional detailing process commissioned by Mr Rackham in order to bring an already excellent example up to his exacting and very high standards.
The history file further consists of some previous MOT certificates and invoices as well as the original owner’s handbook and even a Hillman Super Imp and Imp De Luxe sales brochure! A very rare opportunity to acquire surely one of the best surviving Imp’s in existence, not to be missed.

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