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Nymph technical specs

Last post by edgedj « Fri Oct 14, 2022 8:05 pm
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by impfast » Mon May 23, 2022 6:30 pm

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Hi everyone !
I am looking for the technical specifications of the Nymph : length, width, height, wheelbase, weight. Any chance to find out this...

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I'd agree Gill, my old Davrian was definitely a touch shorter than an imp as they don't have to honour that dimension at all but I'd say with the...

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Fri Oct 14, 2022 8:05 pm
Hillman Imp Oxford diecast

Last post by gill « Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:47 am
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by vanguards37 » Thu Aug 18, 2016 7:13 pm

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new Hillman IMP Oxford diecast 1/76

Imp005 why have they painted front grille in black? Imp005

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Not that tiny - 1/76 is 4mm to the foot, same as 00 model railways.
They do smaller ones too that are more like N gauge scale.
Their 1/43rd ones are...

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Last post by gill
Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:47 am
2013 IMP 50 ans

Last post by johnh875 « Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:40 am
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by vanguards37 » Thu May 02, 2013 10:45 am
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2 MAI 1963 - 2 MAI 2013

50 ANS HILLMAN IMP
LINWOOD SCOTLAND

NEW BLOG

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You now need a full size IMP to put them onto next :D

:D yes it is missing the scale 1 :wink:

Thanks john875
Hi Dan,

One of our club members...
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Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:40 am
New Ginetta G15 model

Last post by impmann « Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:54 pm
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by impmann » Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:23 pm

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Looks nice - Autocult stuff is generally very good. Its a limited release (genuine limited release - unlike some other brands) so I'd move fast...

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I have one here (at work) and it is very nice - I may end up buying it for my own collection, as I believe they are all sold out now and this one has...

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Last post by impmann
Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:54 pm
Bevan Imp

Last post by 617sqn « Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:32 pm
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by 617sqn » Fri Dec 22, 2017 1:01 pm

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If you haven't already espied and purchased the new Atlas George Bevan Sunbeam Imp, then I can heartily recommend that you do. :D Its the same scale...

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Couldn't agree more. Would be nice if Atlas could make further models of the Imp. Twin headlight versions have always been wanted for a start, both...

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Last post by 617sqn
Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:32 pm
Model Clan kit

Last post by Impecunious « Sun Feb 26, 2017 3:33 pm

by Impecunious » Sun Feb 26, 2017 3:33 pm

Looks like a McCoy that's been left in the sun too long :?

As for the price with a few hours to go.... :shock:

Dave W.

Clan003

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Last post by Impecunious
Sun Feb 26, 2017 3:33 pm
Monte Carlo IMP

Last post by The Nun « Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:05 pm

by The Nun » Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:05 pm

You can get a full sized IMP for this!

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Last post by The Nun
Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:05 pm
Atlas Editions Bevan Imp

Last post by vanguards37 « Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:49 am
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by perkyimp » Mon Aug 22, 2016 11:01 am

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Just received my Atlas Editions BTCC Series car model of the George Bevan Sunbeam Imp in its 1972 BTCC livery. The diecast model looks very well and...

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British Touring car

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Last post by vanguards37
Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:49 am
When were twin headlights considered in the Imps design?

Last post by The Nun « Mon Aug 29, 2016 7:07 pm
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by imp.sport » Mon Aug 29, 2016 3:28 pm

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Something I have wondered about for years.
Personally I think it was day one of final approval in its design.
I also believe the reason it took so...

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Most of the Rootes car models from around 63 onwards had a 4 headlight variant in the range too.

Series Sceptre
Arrow Range: Sceptre, Hunter GLS,...

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Last post by The Nun
Mon Aug 29, 2016 7:07 pm
LNK - The Slot Car - Finished

Last post by bazzateer « Tue May 12, 2015 4:52 pm
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by bazzateer » Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:21 pm

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Thought I'd make a start on the LNK slot car build. As there is going to be a Scalextric track at this year's National, and possibly a prize for Imp...

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Hi

Can anyone tell me where I can buy the LNK Slot Car Kit, or any other Slot Car kit for a Hillman Imp please - want to build a car for my son's...

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Last post by bazzateer
Tue May 12, 2015 4:52 pm
Rosemary Smith Tribute Imp Model

Last post by perkyimp « Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:48 am

by perkyimp » Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:48 am

Club members should get Model Collector Magazine May 2015 which is on the shop shelves now. The magazine shows the special award to be presented to...

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Last post by perkyimp
Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:48 am
What do you say?

Last post by Grahame59 « Mon Feb 23, 2015 3:33 pm
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by Impecunious » Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:18 pm

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Of all the many real Imps I hve owned over the years, I've only ever bought one that cost more than this :shock:

Dave W.

Clan003

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Ha, thinking about it I too have only bought one full-size Imp (my current one) that cost more than this.

The Jensen Corgi Imp is the rarest of the...

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Last post by Grahame59
Mon Feb 23, 2015 3:33 pm
Imp shell

Last post by mikeyhearne « Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:13 am
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by 617sqn » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:01 pm

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Just stumbled across this. May be of interest to some.

Andy G.

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you can also use the shells as jelly moulds to :lol: ( yes it has been done )
Mike

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Last post by mikeyhearne
Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:13 am
Scale Model IMPs

Last post by Richard Claydon « Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:59 pm
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by The Nun » Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:59 am

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Dont know if anyone has mentioned it yet, but theres a 5 page article about all scale model IMPs including the IMP 50 edition in the October issue of...

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Just posted up a picture of the front page.

Rich

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Last post by Richard Claydon
Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:59 pm
Bond 875

Last post by GURNSIMPS « Sun Aug 18, 2013 4:17 pm
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by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming » Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:38 pm

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The Bond 875 registar is Peter Smith

For contact details please see Impressions.

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Did anyone else see the bond van on that salvage programme the other day,it looked rough but saveable.

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Last post by GURNSIMPS
Sun Aug 18, 2013 4:17 pm
Sunbeam Imp Sport

Last post by Smudge « Fri Aug 16, 2013 12:09 pm
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by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming » Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:34 pm

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The Sunbeam Imp Sport registar is Peter Witkowski

For contact details please see Impressions.

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Yeah mine came with the single carb (but def sport engine and I assumed it was a retrofit until someone in the club years ago (forget who sorry!)...

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Last post by Smudge
Fri Aug 16, 2013 12:09 pm
Hillman Imp

Last post by Alistair Poole « Sat Jul 06, 2013 11:04 am
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by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming » Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:26 pm

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The Hillman Imp registar is Gordon Wellbelove.

For contact details please see Impressions.

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beginning to think I might have delux or a hybrid. saw pic of deluxe interior and has same parcel shelf as mine. Also I have opening quarter lights....

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Last post by Alistair Poole
Sat Jul 06, 2013 11:04 am
Costin Nathan slot car

Last post by sunbeammadd « Sun May 26, 2013 8:30 am

by sunbeammadd » Sun May 26, 2013 8:30 am

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Sun May 26, 2013 8:30 am
Toys for little Impers

Last post by imp.sport « Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:36 pm
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by HARTWELL MK1 » Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:51 pm

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As there seem to be a new batch of little imps on the go, I thought I start a thread on toy susgestions.

we have found that modern cheap toys break...

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Anything, anybody collects could be regarded as pointless.
However I dare say that Vangards would not be in business if it totally relied on people...

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Last post by imp.sport
Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:36 pm
Lady Imp and Lord Imp

Last post by imp.sport « Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:33 pm
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by imp.sport » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:09 pm

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Bet this has some people baffled. Even reaching for the barf bag :lol:

Just stumbled on a blog with details of both these models. Got to be the...

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Didn't know it was on Frankas site. :shock:
Or maybe I did and had a mental block about them. :o They are none too pretty for sure. :roll:

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Last post by imp.sport
Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:33 pm
Clan Crusader Slot car

Last post by benwick3 « Sun Dec 09, 2012 3:14 pm
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by Lotus-e-Clan » Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:07 am

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Anyone got one of these? I'd like to see one made up.

Clan Circuit Racer 1/24

(from home page look under 1/24 then Circuit Racing Cars 1973 Clan...

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Hi all, a Clan Crusader resin kit in 1/32nd scale is now available from a company called SMK (Slotcar Models and Kits) based on the Isle of Man.
I...

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Last post by benwick3
Sun Dec 09, 2012 3:14 pm
Andy's Imp in pictures site

Last post by imp.sport « Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:49 am
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by imp.sport » Fri May 18, 2012 1:09 pm

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I have always admired the idea of this site. Its also often linked from this forum to refer to cars.
In praise of the effort Andy has put in I tip my...

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Well I took the one above so that's not a problem. I recall it was taken at Mellerstain classic car show BTW. Not sure of the year.

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Last post by imp.sport
Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:49 am
You wouldn't mind....

Last post by Grahame59 « Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:01 am
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by Impecunious » Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:17 pm

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so much if there was a car inside it....... :?

Dave W.

Clan003

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It says, ''This is one of the rarer type boxes, often used when Corgi were short of boxes.''

Maybe it was actually one of the even rarer types,...

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Last post by Grahame59
Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:01 am
Cheap Corgi...

Last post by Impecunious « Tue May 08, 2012 4:39 pm

by Impecunious » Tue May 08, 2012 4:39 pm

It might be the Jensens colour, but it doesn't have the decals or the right box :shock:

Dave W

Clan003

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Last post by Impecunious
Tue May 08, 2012 4:39 pm
Vangaurds VA026000R

Last post by The Nun « Wed Feb 29, 2012 5:44 pm
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by rootes » Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:45 pm

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Dis these Vanguards come with the littl tax disc and wing mirrors?

I think not but just want to confirm?

For sale if anyone is looking for one...

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You can easily tell it will have little holes in the bonnet.

Not to be confused with 1/43 scale rusty bonnet holes though?

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Last post by The Nun
Wed Feb 29, 2012 5:44 pm
good models

Last post by The Nun « Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:01 pm
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by moose » Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:49 pm

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Last post by The Nun
Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:01 pm
Rootes IMP pedal car picture

Last post by HARTWELL MK1 « Sun Oct 09, 2011 5:52 pm
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by HARTWELL MK1 » Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:06 am

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In an IMP book, I remember seeing a picture of a IMP pedal car that was made by the apprentices!. Can someone find said picture, and tell me which...

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Many thanks, now where do i start

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Last post by HARTWELL MK1
Sun Oct 09, 2011 5:52 pm
Vanguard Imp Collection For Sale All Boxed As New

Last post by apeximp « Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:31 pm

by apeximp » Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:31 pm

Collection of some rare some standard imp models , will add in the part numbers over this coming weekend , for sale to fund further engine work on my...

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Last post by apeximp
Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:31 pm
Wanted Cardboard unmade model imp from 1963 launch pack.

Last post by The Nun « Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:02 pm
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by HARTWELL MK1 » Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:40 pm

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I threw away one of these when I was 14. Has anyone got a unmade one that I can reproduce, to use at imp events for young ones to colour in and build!

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but the only one I know of is definately not for kids...it looks very complex.

Thats the big kids one then.

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Last post by The Nun
Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:02 pm
Eye watering Dinky...

Last post by colin rooney « Sun May 22, 2011 5:32 pm
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by Impecunious » Sun Apr 24, 2011 8:22 pm

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I bet just about everyone on here has bought a real one for less......... :shock:

Dave W.

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my son has painted a few of his imps and crashed a few as well ,i had a toy imp as a kid and hit it with a hammer to make it look like it was in a...

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Last post by colin rooney
Sun May 22, 2011 5:32 pm
airfix model

Last post by bazzateer « Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:30 pm
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by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane » Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:42 pm

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No such thing as far as I know

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[The Imp looks excellent youve done, and I do know about the 1/32 resin Arrows range, but I want something a little more accurate, like say the...

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Last post by bazzateer
Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:30 pm
Corgi Monte Carlo Imp

Last post by The Nun « Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:24 pm
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by Impecunious » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:01 am

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On Feebay........

Mint, mint, mint and mint.

Box has come apart on the glue line, pencilled price, card stand tangs bent and one has a 'small...

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Does it not seem odd that somewhere in the world there are all of these unsold unplayed with toys that have been stored for 40-50 years ?

The Sands...

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Last post by The Nun
Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:24 pm
new Clan Crusader slot car

Last post by benwick3 « Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:08 pm
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by sunbeammadd » Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:22 am

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A bloke on slotforum.com is preparing a resin Clan Crusader body for production. It will be 1/32 I think (ie Scalextric size). Waiting to find out...

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The model is progressing for those interested. Just had the model maker over for the afternoon taking photos and measurements off my Clans.

Pete...

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Last post by benwick3
Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:08 pm
model making

Last post by Hannah « Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:33 pm

by Hannah » Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:33 pm

Hello

I would like a model to replicate my friends Imp to say thank you =]

I can get some more photos if anyone could make one for me or point...

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Last post by Hannah
Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:33 pm
Hillclimb Imp I made

Last post by 617sqn « Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:33 pm
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by kilty » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:30 pm

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A fine job sir. If I was a hat wearer it would be off to you! 8)

Drew

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For those who don't know, you can get white and clear water-slide transfer paper to use in your printer at home. Easily done with minimal experience....

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Last post by 617sqn
Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:33 pm
Hillman Husky and Imp Van

Last post by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane « Fri Jan 07, 2011 6:40 pm
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by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming » Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:37 pm

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The Hillman Husky and Imp Van registar is Derek Couldry

For contact details please see Impressions.

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One thing that stands out from that accessories brochure are the overiders on the front bumper! :shock:
On the rear one as well , In the brochure as...

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Last post by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane
Fri Jan 07, 2011 6:40 pm
Jensens Imp

Last post by Meltdown « Mon May 03, 2010 9:31 am
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by Impecunious » Sun May 02, 2010 6:43 pm

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Just finished on Ebay. An eye-watering £1,130, a few chips and the passenger door decal not applied straight.

The world has gone mad.

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cost no more than 5 pounds sterling back then

Surely nearer 3 shillings and sixpence in '66..bargain!

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Last post by Meltdown
Mon May 03, 2010 9:31 am
Dinky Rally "Imp 35"

Last post by 617sqn « Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:56 pm
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by Charlotte » Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:12 am

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How much is one of these worth?

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That looked well worth a punt :D

EBay ?

Andy G.

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Last post by 617sqn
Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:56 pm
Rare promotional Jensen corgi

Last post by SimonBenoy « Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:14 pm
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by imp.sport » Sat Jan 09, 2010 2:05 am

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For anyone on here with deep pockets?

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Doesn't look like I will be able to fill that gap in my collection any time soon!

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Last post by SimonBenoy
Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:14 pm
Highway Imp Slot car

Last post by sunbeammadd « Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:49 am
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by impstress2003 » Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:31 pm

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My partner bought me a 1:32 Imp slot car kit for Christmas, a highway 32 one. It's really excellent, the detail is impressive for a kit to my eyes,...

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The gear on the rear axle will move, but you really need a suitable press to do it without bending the axle. I've got an MB Slot one like the one on...

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Last post by sunbeammadd
Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:49 am
hillman and sunbeam californian

Last post by SimonBenoy « Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:44 pm
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by james » Mon May 18, 2009 9:47 pm

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I don't know exactly, but my early-MK3 Californian doesn't have one. I suspect it was around the time that Chrysler took over and started...

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We have 2 Californians in the family, one late 68 and one early 69. The 68 is a Rootes model with binnacle dash and front button. The 69 is a...

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Last post by SimonBenoy
Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:44 pm
Greetham Register

Last post by capriman « Tue May 26, 2009 8:57 pm
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by spares » Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:59 am

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The Greetham Register can be seen from the Mercia Area Centre Web site:

The link is on the lower right of the page.
Please send any other...

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Hello All,

Just thought I would add a quick update on my Greetham Imp HAF 699N.

After much searching and travelling up and down the country...

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Last post by capriman
Tue May 26, 2009 8:57 pm
Anyone seen these

Last post by kilty « Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:31 pm
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by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane » Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:56 pm

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Got one of these a while back , the casting detail is good although they need finishing off ,Well happy with mine as i cut side windows in it and...

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A bit on the wee side for my taste, but I knew they were about. It`s surprising what`s available in OO scale, I`ve seen Renault Floride and Trabants...

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Last post by kilty
Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:31 pm
Got me a new toy

Last post by sunbeammadd « Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:54 pm
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by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:45 pm

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Well a new game to be precise , been after one of these for years , its a genuine one made in 64 by who knows who , box isnt good but the game is...

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They were sold abroad too. I've got one that I found in an antique shop in Brisbane years ago. It had never been played with, but unfortunately the...

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Last post by sunbeammadd
Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:54 pm
Ginetta G15

Last post by SimonBenoy « Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:12 pm
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by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming » Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:40 pm

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The Ginetta G15 registar is John Rose

For contact details please see Impressions

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I'm not sure how active John is at present, so if any G15 owners have any questions, there are 7 G15s in our area centre, 4 of which are on the road...

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Last post by SimonBenoy
Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:12 pm
Clan Crusader and Irish Clan

Last post by johno « Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:32 pm
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by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming » Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:44 pm

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The Clan Crusader and Irish Clan registar is Roger Swift

For contact details please see Impressions

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Cheeky Eh!
If you are, like me a member of both clubs then it's subscription time for the Clan Owners Club Details in the last mag.

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Last post by johno
Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:32 pm
Jigaw puzzle , puzzle!!!!

Last post by ImpManiac « Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:39 pm
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by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane » Sun Nov 30, 2008 2:28 pm

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Due to the cold damp day and bordom ive finally framed my Imp jigsaw i got a while ago , it appears to be genuine being hand cut on three ply wood ,...

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Really like that, Noddy. Looks great in the frame. :D

IM 8)

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Last post by ImpManiac
Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:39 pm
Modified Dinky to look like Frazer circa 1967

Last post by imp.sport « Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:09 pm

by imp.sport » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:09 pm

Take a look. May be worth a bid

Click here

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Last post by imp.sport
Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:09 pm
concept centaur

Last post by ganderson888 « Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:34 pm
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by steve g » Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:21 pm

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my centaur is PNV372M. it is under going a full ground-up
restoration.

ef05_1.jpg

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i will be at impulse 09,

It would be great to see your Centaur at IMPulse09 Steve, please do keep us updated on progress.

How many could we get...

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Last post by ganderson888
Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:34 pm
Scorpion Register

Last post by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane « Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:33 pm
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by spares » Sat Jun 07, 2008 8:00 am

The Scorpion Register and information about Tom Killeen's designs can be seen from the Mercia Area Centre Web site:

The link is on the lower...

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Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:33 pm

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