Showing posts with label Imp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Imp. Show all posts

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Rear Engine: 1965 Sunbeam Imp

The Hillman/Sunbeam/Chrysler/Rootes Imp was a zippy little descendant of the Scottish built Linwood Imp and was built by the Rootes Group from 1963 to 1976. It used a Beetle-esq rear-engine rear-drive setup but its body shape was anything but Buglike and it looks more like a strange cross between a Ford Escort Mk I and a Mini.  Find this 1965 Sunbeam Imp offered for $17500 in Sacramento, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!


Thursday, May 28, 2015

10k: One of Three: 1963 Hillman Zimp by Zagato

The Hillman Imp was a perky little descendant of the Scottish built Linwood Imp and was built by the Rootes Group from 1963 to 1976.  Its odd proportions and comely looks were a product of the low buck customer it was trying to attract, but the Italians at Zagato coachworks decided to slap some lipstick, nylons, and a push-up bra on the ole girl -- and created the Zimp.  Find this 1963 Hillman Zimp by Zagato here on eBay UK currently bidding for £9,300 ($14,270 USD) reserve-not-met with 3 days to go, located in Monte Carlo, Monaco.  

Saturday, September 20, 2014

5k: Lift Yer Kilt: 1964 Sunbeam Hillman Imp

If the results of the Scottish independence referendum vote has you feeling sad and surprised that the descendants of folks who were willing to die for their independence aren't even willing to vote for it, well we've got something to cheer you up!  It is a perky little descendant of Scottish built Linwood Imp -- find this 1964 Sunbeam Hillman Imp currently bidding for $5,500 reserve-not-met on eBay with 6 days to go, located in New Bedford, MA.