Imp Variants
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Imp Models
During the Imp’s production lifespan there were a variety of models available with different levels of trim and different body styles
The Imp was produced in a saloon version, a coupe version and an estate/van version
Hillman | Singer | Sunbeam | Commer | |
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Saloon Model | Imp Imp deLuxe Super Imp Imp Super Caledonian | Chamois Chamois Sport | Sport Imp Sport | |
Coupe Model | Californian | Chamois Coupe | Stiletto | |
Estate/Van Model | Husky Van | Van |
Singer versions were the up market models with a more comprehensive and luxurious specification
Sunbeam versions were the sporty models with more powerful engines
Export versions were usually badged as Sunbeams
Some vehicles were exported in “kit” form (known at the factory as CKD) and assembled locally abroad
Variants using Imp mechanicals
The Imp chassis, transmission and aluminium engine was chosen by a number of smaller artisan motor manufacturers as the ideal platform to build their own cars:
- BS Nymph – produced 1975-1977 – total production 42 – BS Nymph Register
- Clan Crusader – produced 1971-1974 – total production 350 – Clan Owners Club
- Irish Clan – produced 1982-1986 – total production 120 – Clan Owners Club
- Ginetta Cars – G15 produced 1968-1974 and 1980 – total production 800 – Ginetta Owners Club
- Davrian Imp – produced 1967-1983 – total production 500 – Davrian Register
- Bond 875 – produced 1965-1970 – total production 3400 – Bond Owners Club
- Siva Llama – production 1974-1978 – total production 50 – Siva Llama info on imps4ever
- Beach Mk4 – unknown history and production
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