1969 Hillman Imp Basic review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My head gasket blew 3 times
Engine reconditioned and replaced at 80,000 miles by local agricultural engineer!
New Exhaust required at 75,000 and 110,000 miles
Interior side panels replaced
Back window stays replaced at 110,000
Front drivers seat replaced at 80,000.
General comments?
A wonderful introduction to cars, driving and the open road
Performance was exciting at the time, but really pedestrian viewed from today
Fantastic use of space
Dashboard was ahead of its time.
This car was with me when I met my wife at university,was better than a mini in most ways , and took me all around the country in a small blue haze of smoke.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1969 |
| First year of ownership | 1978 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1983 |
| Engine and transmission | 875 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th September, 2003 |