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Not Sold (Est: £11,500 - £14,500)
1969 Sunbeam Imp Sport
United Kingdom • 7 Jun 2014 • Lot 413
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1969 Sunbeam Imp Sport has been restored to a high standard with many racing components, including an Andy Chesman 998cc block and pistons, sport valve springs, competition cam followers, and a stage three ported and polished head with enlarged valves. The car is finished in Kristral Tuerkis metallic green and is supplied with a V5C registration document, MoT test certificate which expires in September 2014 and original handbook and file of invoices.
Condition
7
The car has been restored to a high standard with many racing components. However, the interior has been removed and repainted, and a roll-cage and racing seat have been installed. All that remains to be done is a cut-out switch and a fire extinguisher system. This suggests that the car is in good condition but requires some work to be fully restored or made ready for racing.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
B49.2.002514RS0
Odometer:
88,561 miles
Reg Number:
NLA791E
RHD/LHD:
RHD
When Rootes launched the Hillman Imp in 1963, the Coventry-Climax derived engine was a dream come true for tuning specialists.
It made sense for Rootes to build their own performance version to tackle the Mini-Cooper.
The result was the Sunbeam Imp Sport, launched in 1966.
Externally it was identifiable by different badging, chrome trim and a slatted engine cover.
Inside there was a full length dashboard, carpet, extra gauges and better trim.
The most important difference, however, was in the engine bay as a Twin side-draught Strombergs replaced the single Solex.
There was a higher lift camshaft, bigger valves and improved cylinder head design.
An oil cooler was fitted as standard equipment as were extractors.
The brakes were improved by fitting a servo.
The radiator was of a larger capacity and many components were strengthened to handle the increase in power output from 42bhp at 4000rpm to 55bhp at 6100rpm.
It may not sound much, but in a lightweight car with amazing handli...
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£1,745
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,126
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,216
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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