Lot No. 587 - 1964 Hillman Imp De Luxe

Sold for: £1,776

Hillman's radical rear-engined, rear-wheel drive, hatchback Mini rival.

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In recent years this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car which is strictly sold as seen.

Rootes' well-designed Mini competitor with innovative features that included an alloy engine, opening rear hatch, fold-down rear seat and an automatic choke
The De Luxe offered opening front quarter-vents that could be swivelled all the way round
Four-cylinder overhead camshaft engine making extensive use of aluminium. Solex downdraught carburettor. 42bhp at 5,000 rpm/55.6 lb.ft maximum torque at 2,800 rpm
Limpet-like road holding that verged on the scary side of fun
Little known fact; the Imp was designed by Mike Parkes who went on to become a Ferrari Grand Prix driver

Note: On successful purchase of this lot a new V5C will need to be applied for by submitting a form V62 to the DVLA at a cost of £25.

Year of manufacture:

1964

Make:

Hillman

Chassis number:

B411042963

# of cylinders:

Transmission:

Manual

Engine capacity:

875

Body colour:

Willow Green

LHD/RHD:

Right-hand Drive

Registration number:

HMT 405B

Model:

Imp De Luxe

Engine number:

B411042963

Interior colour:

Willow Green

CCA Vendor Condition Report

Overall:

47 / 135

Exterior

Bodywork:

Glass:

Paint:

Chrome:

Trim:

Remarks

Body generally looks good but areas of serious corrosion can be seen.

Interior

Door-cards:

Carpets:

Seating:

Headlining:

Dashboard:

Boot:

Remarks

Interior quite original. Boot unchecked

Engine

Components:

Starting:

Appearance:

Running:

Remarks

untested - visual inspection only

Transmission

Gears:

Drive-shaft:

Clutch:

Remarks

untested

Running gear

Axles:

Chassis:

Suspension:

Bearings:

Brakes:

Wheels and tyres:

Remarks

untested

Electrics

Minor:

Major:

Remarks

untested

Vehicle History

About the CCA Vendor Condition Report

A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review its condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Every-day useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Lot No. 587 - 1964 Hillman Imp De Luxe

Sold for: £1,776

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Lot No. 587 - 1964 Hillman Imp De Luxe

Sold for: £1,776

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Remarks

Engine

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Transmission

Remarks

Running gear

Remarks

Electrics

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Vehicle History

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