Spares Panel - Detailed Information

In addition to our own spares business, the Imp Club Ltd. aims to offer a wide range of advice on spares and services for the Hillman Imp and its variants. In order to do this we have created a Specialist Panel of professionals who have long experience of working with Imps or supplying parts for them.

Information on what is available from the Panel will be reviewed from time to time, as will the accumulated information on alternative parts from other cars and parts re-manufactured or requirementes for sourcing. If you know of anyone offering particular services, or yourself wish to feature in this list, please contact the Spares Coordinator.

The following information is given for each panel member.

Name:	Name
Contact:	Postal address (snail-Mail)
Telephone:	Other contact (Tel, Fax, e-Mail, Mobile, Web, ESP, Pidgeon, etc.)
Description:	General area of specialisation, e.g. body panels, engines, gearboxes, stuff, competition work, etc.
Hours:	Hours during which willing to receive calls. Visit by appointment only (obviously!)

930 Converted

Name:	930 Converted
Contact:	Colin and Graham Cashmore, 19 Talbot Road, Ashford, Middx. TW15 3PN
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1784 259258
Description:	Convert 930 flywheel and block to suit Imp, various stages of competion, brand new 930 engines converted to suit Imp less cylinder head, distributor and oil filter assembly, clutch release bearings to replace carbon type. Other service, maintenance and modifications also undertaken.
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Alpine West Midlands

Name:	Alpine West Midlands Ltd.
Contact:	Sue, Redditch, Worcs.
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1527 401498; Mobile: +44 (0)7767 604091; Fax: +44 (0)1527 543494; e-Mail: alpine.westmids@sunbeam-alpine.co.uk; Web: http://www.sunbeam-alpine.co.uk
Description:	We offer over 500 separate spares for the Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger sports cars, in which we specialise, together with a unique range of repair panels for Rapier, Minx, Gazelle, Superminx, Vogue, Sceptre and Fastback models. Our range of spares now covers most of the classic Rootes marque, now including Imp and Avenger (please call us), and an On-line shopping facility for the purchase of our more popular items, especially from our comprehensive range of Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger parts and spares, is available now and is being expanded. Our on-line shopping facility uses SSL technology - a standard means of sending encrypted data across the Internet. We can offer a Lead Free Conversion service. A wide selection of Second-Hand Spares is also available.
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AV Preparations

Name:	AV Preparations
Contact:	Tony Hatcher, 359 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9AE
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1202 874957; Fax: +44 (0)1202 872335; Mobile: 07966 264876
Description:	Some Imp competition and standard spares still available.
Hours:	please contact during normal hours

Malcolm Anderson

Name:	Malcolm Anderson Imp Parts
Contact:	Malcolm Anderson Workshops, Bay House, Main Road, Norton Fitzwarren, nr. Taunton, Somerset TA2 6QS
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1823 350360; Fax: +44 (0)1823 350370; e-Mail: malcolmimps@aol.com; Web: http://www.malcolmanderson.co.uk
Description:	Largest stockist of Imp-related spares. Many re-manufactured parts. Any Imp work undertaken. Transaxle specialist. Breaking many Imps, large new and used parts in stock, all Imp servicing and MOT preparation. Rally car preparation. Vast knowledge of technical information! Has taken on Imp stock and business from Brian Wright (Peugeot Talbot International) and Dave van der Vlist (Dutche Components).
Hours:	Phone up to 9am-6pm monday to saturday only please, Fax or e-Mail 24 hrs

Brian Bradshaw Race Preparations

Name:	Brian Bradshaw Race Preparations Ltd.
Contact:	Brian Bradshaw, 19 Washbournes Road, Stockburn, Christchurch, New Zealand
Telephone:	Tel: +64 (3) 348 7979; Fax: +64 (3) 343 9858; e-Mail: impwerks@ihug.co.nz
Description:	Imp race preparation and specialist components. See also ImpWerks
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Bookmarque Publishing

Name:	Bookmarque Publishing
Contact:	John Rose, 26 Cotswold Close, Minster Lovell, Oxon OX8 5SX
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1993 775179
Description:	Large selection of original and re-published books on classic cars, Imps and variants a speciality.
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Clan Club

Name:	Clan Crusader Owners' Club
Contact:	Jim McEwan, 5 Lascelles Close, Bolbeck Park, Milton Keynes MK15 8QA
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1908 604286
Description:	Large range of spares at competitive prices for both Imp, Clan Crusader and Irish Clans
Hours:	week nights and weekends before 9pm

Competition Classics

Name:	Competition Classics
Contact:	Ian, Trudy and Mark Toon, 3 The Nook, Easton on the Hill, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 3ND
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1780 756450
Description:	Many Imp and other spares available at competitive prices. Cars also, especially competition cars. Ask Ian for your requirements.
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Corley Conversions

Name:	Corley Conversions
Contact:	Ben Boult, Spring Cottage, Gaydon Road, Bishops Itchington, Warwickshire CV47 2QX
Telephone:	Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1926 612432; Mobile: 07885 249847; e-Mail: BenBoultHSA@aol.com; Web: http://www.corley-conversions.co.uk
Description:	Working with Imps since 1962. Ben has taken over all Imp-related work and stock from Chesman Engineering. Many competition parts have been re-manufactured. Imp preparation and tuning undertaken. Specialist in Imp engines for road or rally, road and race engine build and rebuilds, race car preparation, suspension geometry set up, new parts made to individual specification.
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Cottage Classics

Name:	Cottage Classics
Contact:	David ``Spadge'' R.D. Hopkins, Black Barn, Saxtead Road, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9PU
Telephone:	Mobile: 07831 843922; Fax: 0871 247 4757; e-Mail: spadge@cottageclassics.co.uk Web: http://www.cottageclassics.co.uk
Description:	Ginetta specialist services
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Coverdale Carpets

Name:	Coverdale Carpets
Contact:	Coverdale House, 6 Wetheral Close, Hindley Industrial Estate, Hindley, Wigan WN2 4HS
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1942 255535
Description:	High quality carpet sets in a variety of material and colour. Imp sets in stock. Send sample or call for prices.
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Darrian Cars

Name:	Darrian Cars
Contact:	Tim Duffee, Nantglas, Llangybi, Lampeter, Dyfed, SA48 8NW, Wales
Telephone:	Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1570 493247; e-Mail: teamduffee@aol.com
Description:	Building Darrian T9 and T90, supply all Davrian spares and various Imp special saloon and Jarvis Stiletto body panels, shells etc. Davrian fabricated arms also suit Imps, 10.25" disc brake conversions, dual circuit brake pedal boxes, competition advice.
Hours:	any time but after 6pm is recommended

DMP-A Car Parts

Name:	DMP-A Car Parts
Contact:	David Pilpa-Augustyn, 144 South Lotus Avenue, East Pasadena, 91107 4506, California, USA
Telephone:	Tel: +1 626 584 6957 or +1 818 584 6957
Description:	US classic car parts specialists with large range of Imp parts available
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East Kent

Name:	East Kent Trim Supplies
Contact:	Jubilee Road, Worth, Deal, Kent CT14 0DT
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1304 611681 Fax: +44 (0)1304 619936 Web: http://www.classiccar-trim.com
Description:	Large selection of rubber and cloth trimmings, some Imp parts listed. Full catalogue available (send 4x 1st class stamps)
Hours:	working hours

Ex-Pressed Steel Panels Ltd.

Name:	Ex-Pressed Steel Panels
Contact:	A.G. Coates and L. Coates, Ickornshaw Mill, Cowling, nr. Keighley, W. Yorks. BD22 0DB
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1535 632721; Fax: +44 (0)1535 636977; Web: http://www.steelpanels.co.uk; e-Mail: enquiries@steelpanels.co.uk
Description:	Specialist in re-production body panels for old cars, many in Rootes range. A comprehensive Imp list is available.
Hours:	working hours

P.D. Gough

Name:	P.D. Gough
Contact:	Tony Byard, The Old Foundry, Common Lane, Watnall, Nottingham NG16 1HD
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)115 9382241; Fax: +44 (0)115 9459162; Web http://www.pdgough.co.uk
Description:	Specialist in stainless exhaust systems for all cars, type 304 18g and 16g austenitic steel. Full Imp standard and competition range available, life long guarantee.
Hours:	normal working hours, closed friday afternoon and weekends

Higham Auto Services

Name:	Higham Auto Services
Contact:	Richard le Marquand and Dick Tomkins, Northampton Road Service Station
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1933 412230
Description:	Vehicle servicing, repairs and MoT preparation, new and used spares available.
Hours:	any time

Imp Club Ltd.

Name:	Imp Club Ltd.
Contact:	R.J. Allan, Shadewood Farm, 283 Chester Road, Grappenhall, Warrington WA4 2QE, UK
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1925 267084; Fax: +44 (0)1925 603634; e-Mail: spares@theimpclub.co.uk; Web: http://www.theimpclub.co.uk
Description:	Working with Imps since 1977. Everything for your Imp! Re-conditioned brake and clutch components, water pumps etc. Re-manufactured items such as repair panels, rubber seals track rods and king pins available in addition to a large range of original parts when available. General Imp-related technical advice and information. Many new components available including assorted body panels, trim and sundries. Second-hand and new technical books and workshop manuals in stock. Ask for your requirements. Best prices available!
Hours:	6.00pm to 9.00pm weekdays and anytime (be reasonable!) weekends - 9.00am to 9.00pm are the best times to try at weekends

Imp Speed

Name:	Imp Speed
Contact:	Ron Aspinwall, ``Hillbrae'', 1 Firswood Road, Lathom, Skelmersdale WN8 8UT
Telephone:	Tel/ Fax: +44 (0)1695 555053 Mobile: 07967 001241 e-Mail: impspeed@hotmail.co.uk Web: http://www.impspeed.co.uk.
Description:	Full Imp restoration work undertaken and many spares for sale. Competition development and preparation of race/ rally cars a speciality. The total package for your Imp!
Hours:	Monday-Friday normal working hours. Saturday until midday.

Impetus

If you want to get hold of Allan Millington please contact Ron Aspinwall at Imp Speed.

ImpWerks

Name:	ImpWerks Ltd.
Contact:	Brian Bradshaw, 22c Maunsell Street, PO Box 19925, Woolston, Christchurch, New Zealand
Telephone:	Tel: (03) 348 7979; Mobile: (025) 447 78; Fax: (03) 343 9858; e-Mail: impwerks@ihug.co.nz; Web: http://www.impwerks.co.nz
Description:	Impwerks is the largest professional company in Australasia dedicated to this marque. A full range of parts, and services are available. The owner of the company Brian Bradshaw, is a fully qualified mechanic with 35 years in the motor industry. Brian owned his first Imp at the age of sixteen, and has owned them ever since, apart from a ten year absence in the eighties, in the United States, working for an Indy car race team. Sourcing of new parts is becoming increasingly difficult. We buy what we can out of England, and are always buying good used parts. Impwerks manufactures or refurbishes a quantity of now hard to source parts. Services include, Engine and Transmission rebuilding, Electrical repairs, Upholstery refurbishment, Race engine preparation and modifications, Suspension repairs and Wheel alignment.
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J+R Precision

Name:	J+R Precision Engineering
Contact:	Robin Human
Telephone:	Tel/Fax: +44 (0)208 337 8274; Mobile: 07909 691589; e-Mail: robin@tzarrobin.fslife.co.uk
Description:	998-1220cc wet-liner block conversions, comp head gaskets, piston ring sets 68 - 75.5mm, forged pistons 72.5 (998cc) - 75mm (1067cc), roller clutch release bearings, steel flywheel for 930cc conversion, various other parts and services.
Hours:	after 6pm

KIP Motor Company

Name:	KIP Motor Company
Contact:	Kip Motor Company, 2127 Crown Road, Dallas, TX 75229, USA
Telephone:	Toll Free Order Line (US and Canada) (888) 243-0440; Information/ International +1 (972) 243 0440; Web: http://www.kipmotor.com; Email: info@kipmotor.com
Description:	Kip Motor Company specializes in Metropolitan, London Taxi and other uncommon British 'Orphans' originally imported to USA but no longer serviced by the original factory or other major supplier. You can rest assured if you need parts, manuals, restoration, or repair for your uncommon British car, Kip Motor Company is the place to call.
Hours:	Working hours

Maynard

Name:	Maynard Ltd.
Contact:	Mark Maynard, Unit 10, Merretts Mill, Woodchester, Gloucester GL5 5EX
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1453 833185
Description:	Blocks and liners machined 998cc, 1040cc, 1120cc, crankshafts re-ground, lead-free conversions, new guides supplied and fitted, alloy pulley sets, Imp engine parts, all engine parts lightened and balanced, head re-surfacing including machining for Wills rings.
Hours:	work hours

Merlin Motors

Name:	Merlin Motors
Contact:	Vince Frost, Chapel Street, Caerwys, near Mold, Flintshire, Wales
Telephone:	Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1352 720280; Home: +44 (0)1352 720617
Description:	Mechanical repairs, servicing, MOT test, computer tuning, body repairs, paint spraying, petrol, tyres. Imp specialist, engine rebuilds including reboring and competition preparation, transaxle rebuilds, any form of Imp related work, many spares available both new and second hand, including some competition parts. General advice - not just Imps (but no tractors please!).
Hours:	Work number 9.00am to 5.00pm weekdays, 9.00am to 12.00pm saturday

MHTools

Name:	MHTools Ltd.
Contact:	Martin Humphries, Unit 19, Grays Farm Production Village, Grays Farm Road, Orpington, Kent BD5 3BD
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)20 8300 0153; Mobile: 07811 5688141Web: http://www.mhtools.com e-Mail: martin@mhtools.freeserve.co.uk
Description:	Injection Mould Toolmakers, Mould Tool Designers, Application Engineering, Project Prototyping. Martin was however involved in a lot of machining work for George Bevan, including developing a prototype 16-valve engine, and does all the race engineering for Adrian Oliver (Revilo Racing). See http://www.revilo89.freeserve.co.uk. Services available include: skim, port, wills ring heads, machine out and fit we liners, lightening blocks, 3/8'' bolt conversion, flywheel lightening, deck blocks, etc.
Hours:	working hours

Reg Patten

Name:	Reg Patten
Contact:	R.S. Patten, 116 Courtney Crescent, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 4NB
Telephone:	Tel/Fax: 020 8661 0183; e-Mail: enquiries@hillmanimpspecialists.com; Web: http://www.pattenengines.co.uk
Description:	Engines and transaxles, cylinder head and competition engine preparation a speciality, many new engine parts and general second hand spares available
Hours:	9.00am to 5.00pm for enquiries regarding parts and service, 4.00pm to 6.00pm for general help and advice

Radford Panels

Name:	Radford Panels
Contact:	F.E. Mowat, F. Mann, G.F. Mowatt and L. Mowatt, 1 Blick Road, Heathcote Industrial Estate, Warwick CV34 6TA
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1926 313801
Description:	Specialist in re-production body panels for old cars, many in Rootes range. A comprehensive Imp list is available.
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Rodwell Engineering

Name:	Rodwell Motorsport Engineering
Contact:	Stuart Brownsea
Telephone:	Tel/ Fax: +44 (0)1305 775451; Mobile: 07712 002578
Description:	Machining services to trade and public - 1 off to small batch production. Wet liner blocks, full race heads, modified and billet cam carriers, steel flywheels, bronze guides, conrod and flywheel lightening and much more!
Hours:	normal working hours

Scorpion Engineering

Name:	Scorpion Engineering
Contact:	Bob Allan, Shadewood Farm, 30 East View, (back of 283 Chester Road), Grappenhall, Warrington WA4 2QE
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1925 267084; e-Mail: r.j.allan@dl.ac.uk
Description:	Working with Imps since 1977. Restoration of Killeen-designed cars especially Imp-based Scorpion K19 and Mirage K18 and Fraser GT K9. If anyone has a K16 I want to know... General Imp work undertaken. Large range of re-conditioned spares available including engines, transaxles, suspension, brake and clutch components. Lots of second-hand stuff too, let me know what you require. It it's broke, I can fix it, or know someone who can! General Imp-related technical advice and information on Imps and unusual Imp or Climax based cars and fire pumps
Hours:	6.00pm to 9.00pm weekdays and anytime (be reasonable!) at weekends - 9.00am to 9.00pm are the best times to try.

Speedy Spares

Name:	Speedy Spares Services Ltd.
Contact:	Dept. IC, 19-25 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade-by-Sea, Sussex, BN41 1SP
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1273 417889; Fax: +44 (0)1273 412764; Web: http://www.speedyspares.co.uk/; e-Mail: sales@speedyspares.co.uk
Description:	Standard parts and accessories for all makes of cars 1935-94. A list of Imp parts is available by sending an SAE. Please write or ring with requirements.
Hours:	Monday-friday 9.00am to 5.30pm, saturday 9.00am to 3.30pm, closed wednesday

Transimp

Name:	Transimp
Contact:	Dennis Allt, Unit 17 Boxted Farm, Berkhamsted Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 2SQ
Telephone:	Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1442 217610; Mobile: 0776 68549; e-Mail: transimp2006@aol.com; Web: http://www.transimp.co.uk
Description:	Transimp was formed in 1998 by Dennis Allt following the death of Ian Carter. Dennis spent 9 years with Ian and has now taken over work for many of Ian's clients. He has specialised in transaxles since 1966 (including close-ratio and five-speed conversions) and also reconditions and tunes engines from standard to full race. A full range of machining services can be carried out at the workshops.
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Vanguards

Name:	Vanguards
Contact:	Lledo Collectibles, PO Box 4000, Southampton, SO14 0ZR
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)23 8024 8880; Fax: +44 (0)23 8024 8700
Description:	Large range of die-cast 1:43 scale model cars including a big selection of Imp variants. Catalogue and order form available on request.
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Dave Weedon

Name:	Dave Weedon
Contact:	Dave Weedon, Campden Bank, Stratford Road, Weston Subedge, Chipping Campden, Gloucester GL55 6QG
Telephone:	Tel: +44 (0)1386 840220
Description:	Anything to do with repair or manufacture of Clans (including all new body parts), transaxle rebuilds with standard or competition parts, any specification Imp engine rebuild, large selection of new parts. General repairs to local cars. Exhaustive knowlege of all Clan Cars and any technical advice on all Imps and Imp based vehicles.
Hours:	10.30am to 9.00pm monday to saturday