Classic Car Auctions THE SEPTEMBER LIVE ONLINE AUCTION 2020 18th & 19th September 2020

92 CCA 18 th & 19 th September Live Online Auction 2020 classiccarauctions.co.uk More Details Lot 587 Bid On Lot 587 Lot details Reg: HMT 405B Chassis no.: B411042963 Make: Hillman Model: Imp De Luxe Year: 1964 Engine capacity: 0.875 Mileage: MOT expiry: LOT 587 Offered without reserve 1964 HILLMAN IMP DE LUXE Hillman’s radical rear-engined, rear-wheel drive, hatchback Mini rival. • 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. Vendor condition report: Overall: 47 / 135 ««¶¶¶