1972 Hillman Imp De Luxe (LYH)

[bazzateer]

Here's my other Imp, a 1972 De Luxe. As you can see she's a work in progress, or she would be if my divorce hadn't put a stop to any progress!

Suffice to say she's a long term project and I'll post later regarding my plans for her. No more work will be done on her until I can locate a garage though, she currently resides in the matrimonial garage but will have to move eventually. I call her LYH 'cause that's the start of her reg'.

[Avenbeam]

Good to see another Rootes fan. I grew up Hillman Imp's, Arrow Minx and Avenger's.

[MR TIKI]

A mid-mounted engine,cool idea Baz.I LIKE IT! ;D ;D

[bazzateer]

Yeah, something wrong with the handling though! Must seek advice from Pat ;D

[bazzateer]

Plans for LYH as follows:

Body to be restored, Hartwell bib spoiler added, Sport engine cover and re-spray in GM IMPerial Green (same as Lotus Carlton).

The Sport pack 6x13 alloys as currently fitted to LNK (see other thread) will be fitted along with some 185-60-13 tyres.

Front disc brake conversion. Monte Carlo springs front and rear with adjustable shocks and poly bushes all round.

Custom dash with up to 8 gauges and a nice CD/Radio type thing all built in.

Recaros from Escort RS Turbo with rear seat trimmed to match. Inertia reel seat belts in front and rear statics for the kids. New carpet/headlining. Door cards trimmed to match seats.

Engine will be a 1040cc Sport spec tuned for low and mid-range torque rather than as a screamer. Possibly bike carbs, definitely leccy ignition, Stainless Sport manifold and silencer.

Well, that's the plan anyway