We have invited applications for their jobs. On both occasions the Imp went home on a trailer. Change ). A Mk2 version was unveiled in September 1965, with a raft of improvements to address the problems identified. Steve Rowe remembers the cars, the tuners, the people, and tells you why they’re still hot, With the Mini Cooper celebrating its 50th this year, it’s too easy to overlook it’s main UK rival, made from Scotland. Through the years, in an attempt to take advantage of the appeal of its other brands, Rootes introduced several Imp variants, including the Singer Chamois, Sunbeam Stilleto, Commer Imp Van, Sunbeam/Singer Imp Sport and others. Here’s the Coventry Climax engine in its original application: Buy Online, Pick up in Store Check Availability at Nearby Stores. The resulting damage to the Imp’s reputation caused a fall in sales in 1965 to under 43,000 units. As for the Bond 875, however, I think the Imp’s issues were modest compared to this: I think I know exactly the right DTW scribe to investigate the Bond (clue: it’s not me! At the same time, the Imp range was rejigged. ( Log Out / Thanks for posting the advertisement. (Birth announcement card) October 1964 Singer Chamois announced. The strikers objected to this, protesting that the Acton Labour Exchange was engaged in strike-breaking by sending men down to the factory for jobs – jobs which, as the committee said: “They will go back too, once the management accepts to abide by the rules of the committee.” Rootes replied: “We regard the strikers as ex-employees. This was done and 1,500 workers came out on strike! Clearly the Imp was launched prematurely because of financial problems at Rootes, and instead of helping the situation this decision ultimately made things worse. This used a 998cc wet-liner engine, with a bigger bore (72.5mm) and twin Stromberg 150CD carbs for 65bhp at 6200rpm. This usually points towards the fact the cylinder head may have been skimmed too many times. Seller: malcolmflyingm ️ (262) 100%, Location: Kialla, VIC, Ships to: AU, Item: 192270855632 Hillman Imp and Singer Chamois Workshop Manual.. Workshop manual for Hillman Imp and Singer Chamois buy CJ Beddall-Smith published by Newnes Books. Some owners also think Lotus Elan drive couplings a wise move. There’s no rear crank seal, so expect some minor leaking – but much more suggests there may be a deeper problem. Regarding the overheating issue, my theory is that development engineers drive fast and yet with mechanical sympathy. The workers concerned were from a Rootes subsidiary company, British Light Steel Pressings Ltd. of Warple Way, Acton, London. Fuel consumption over the course of the road test was 38.1mpg (7.4 L/100km). Thanks for your kind words, and for sharing your recollections of the Imp. add to wsm 141 dave 'linwood' lane dave lane good impressions count hillman imp hillmanimp.org hillman imp forum hillman imp forum impressions imp van linwood mike dent moose nods mods singer chamois singer chamois mk 1 singer chamois mk 2 workshop manual chamois workshop manual imp workshop manual imp super wsm141 Driven To Write is a collective of writers, fuelled by a passion for the motor car, its culture and the stories that define it. 1965 Mk2 Singer Chamois with a very low double digit Chassis Number, it was built the week commencing 27th August 1965 prior to the September launch of the Mk2 range.
It’s a cracking little car inside and out. They noted that, despite an unusually high 10:1 compression ratio, it ran without any trace of ‘pinking’ or ‘run-on’ on Premium(1) grade petrol. aim to provide a distinctive voice and publish a diversity of writing you may not find elsewhere. I cannot decide whether Elon Musk is a genius or an evil Bond villain. The Coventry Climax unit was primarily designed as a standing water pump, favoured by the Fire Brigade because it could be taken to max revs from cold. The Imp definitely deserved better. The 0 to 60mph (97km/h) time was measured at 23.7 seconds. These included a new water pump with modified seals, a larger cooling fan and a new head gasket, a conventional cable throttle linkage(3) and a manual choke. A rare variant was the Chamois Sport – a Sunbeam spec engine in a Chamois for the ultimate upmarket Imp. Special edition Rallye Imp is sold alongside the Rallye Chamois. Found inside – Page 144... three years after the Hillman Imp on which it was based, the Sunbeam Imp provided Rootes with its third variant to compliment the Singer Chamois and the ... Most of the car’s issues were solved by 1965 when the much-improved Mk2 cars went on sale, but the poor reputation remained. This is an ORIGINAL 1960's Hillman Imp & Singer Chamois Service Repair 372701407822 The factory modifi cations still used the 875cc block but replaced the single Solex carburettor with two Stromberg CD125 carburettors. The question you ask about front swing-axles is above my lowly pay grade here at DTW Towers. Autocar’s launch road test of the Imp had noted its prodigious thirst for engine coolant. This was worrying for Rootes so early in the model’s life, especially after the company had widened the range by introducing an upmarket version called the Singer Chamois in late 1964. Found inside – Page 2... models of the Hillman Imp, Sunbeam Stiletto, Singer Chamois, Hillman Husky & Commer Imp 1963 to 1976 (Morgan) Jaguar E-Type 3.8 & 4.2-litre (Crespin) ... The ride was generally good but became unsettled over ‘washboard’ ridged road surfaces or deep potholes, when significant scuttle shake was experienced. Hillman Imp and Singer Chamois by C. J. BEDDALL-SMITH, 1968, Hamlyn edition, in English - 3rd ed. Rootes-koncernen, vars minsta bil var 1,5-liters Hillman Minx, insåg att man behövde komplettera programmet med en småbil.Efter succén för Folkvagnen lanserades flera småbilar med svansmotor under femtio-och början av sextiotalet. Issues with these features would soon damage its reputation. The maximum speed was now 92mph, compared to just 74mph for the most basic of the original 875cc cars. A twin-carburettor version of the Imp was launched in October 1966 as the Sunbeam Sport and the same setup was offered on the Chamois. Only one missing element – nobody seems to have mentioned the 3-wheeled Imp, otherwise known as the Bond 875….. • Cylinder head: as you accelerate, listen for pinking when the engine is under load. Other improvements included two steel struts behind the dashboard to reduce scuttle shake on rough roads and a rear undertray to protect the engine from road dirt. Your impression of Hillman before the arrival of the Imp was pretty much correct. The Hillman Imp is a compact, rear-engined saloon car that was manufactured under the Hillman marque by the Rootes Group (later Chrysler Europe) from 1963 to 1976. Author’s notes: What I don’t understand are the merits of this pneumatic throttle control. Also at highway speed the air is sucked in from the rear of the car by the powerful fan, forward through the radiator and leaves under the car, where it eddies at the rear of the car… I’ve only had overheating issues at high speed. That’s brilliant, Charles! Hillman Imp. In 1966, the Sunbeam Imp Sport and Singer Chamois Sport arrived, which featured tweaked, twin Stromberg-fed engines to boost power from 39bhp to 51bhp. This was a coupé version of the Imp. Hillman Imp basic and De Luxe models announced. Hillman Imp: a backward view. One would think if they went to the trouble of installing a water temperature sensor, a separate bulb would have been been a very modest additional expense! Please do not advertise products, all posts of this nature will be removed. Fitting an electric fan is also worthwhile; it aids the efficiency of the cooling system while also reducing engine drag. We spoke to Dennis Alt, a Hertfordshire based Imp tuning specialist Transimp (Tel: 01442 217610) who explained that most of the work he does consists of upgrading engines to the 998cc wet liner unit, as used in the factory Rallye Imps. (1) Also known as four-star (98 Octane rating) petrol. Mark says 90bhp is a good fi gure to call ita day for the road as the transmission is weak if you go further. Fit only heavy duty replacements, cheaper items will prove to be a waste of time. “In 1959 a minority group of Rootes Group workers had begun to strike at regular intervals, much to the annoyance of the majority. Found inside – Page 54There were the luxury‐biased Singer Chamois (October 1964), ... Outside the UK, the Imp was actually called a Sunbeam in some markets, such as France. Ray Barratt was also in “The Troubleshooters” TV series, which fits in well with that advert. 'Coupe' variants badged respectively as the Hillman Imp Californian, the Sunbeam Stiletto and (as here) the Singer Chamois coupe featured a more steeply raked rear window which could not be opened. The pneumatic system was seen as a cheap and easy way around the problem. I have all the images of the work done, how it was done, panels replaced, rebuild, trials, tribulations, success and failure during rebuild which is also available for reading on the Imp Club Website forums. They wanted 52 weeks pay per year for all workers in the car industry, no matter what the situation. Condition: Very good, Condition: Very Tidey for age ,no greasy finger marks on pages ., Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted Well, maybe they had something in mind that simply didn’t work out for them. Paperback $ 25.00. The other production body variation was the fastback Hillman Imp Californian (an old Rootes model name), Singer Chamois Sport and Sunbeam Stiletto variant of 1967, with a roofline 2 inches lower. Cars with these revisions were informally referred to as Mk3, but never officially carried that designation. Perspex box 234125906493 Until now, Lord Rootes had refused to comment on the strike, but on the 26th September 1961, he made his first statement to the workers concerned: “Return to work by Thursday 28th September or be sacked.” The strikers ignored the threat, and on Thursday, 28th September 1961, all 1000 workers were sacked. VanguardsVA02621Hillman Imp Singer Chamois Renfrewshire and Bute Police. By 18th September 1961, the strike had brought the Rootes Group almost to a standstill with over 6,000 workers from the various Coventry factories being laid off. At one time you could buy the 998cc block off the shelf from a main dealer. The history of our Singer Chamois through the years from 1987 to 2013.Music by Paul Mounsey to which I have no rights . If the wheel is stiff to turn, or there’s play, it’s likely that the kingpins and bushes are tired. the outer cover is scruffy but all pages are intact and legible please dont forget this is a workshop manual and may be a bit dirty inside. 1963: Basic and Deluxe Imps go on sale in the UK. So, a positive reception at launch for the Imp, but trouble would soon follow. After a final meeting, they decided to go back, but Rootes turned them away, giving them £40 compensation as a token gesture. Then take a look at these potential future classics... E10 petrol explained: UK prices, checker tool and is it OK for your car? If it’s the former, it’s got the stronger block. Disc from a Viva or Fiesta can be made to fi t and 13inch wheels (again Vauxhall derived) make a big difference as it allows low profi le tyres – say 6J with 175/60 at the front and 185s rear. We aim to provide a distinctive voice and publish a diversity of writing you may not find elsewhere. 6 weeks for just £1 plus a free Autoglym Mini-Valet. • Synchros: all four gears got a synchro, which has probably worn badly on the first two. The resulting damage to the Imp’s reputation caused a fall in sales in 1965 to under 43,000 units. Their first priority was to build up their workforce to enable them to fulfil the outstanding orders. Imps are a lot rarer than Minis so the search is harder, not helped by the fact that the standard of cars out there is pretty average – a result of the lowly values. The only fix is a decent used head. Hillman's parent company, Rootes, badge-engineered it into the Singer Chamois and Sunbeam Sport. The clutch was smooth and progressive, although the articulation of the pedal was somewhat awkward. Together with the financial and management burden of the troublesome Linwood plant, the failure of the Imp was the major reason for the demise of the Rootes Group as an independent UK motor manufacturer. The strikes, which were mainly unofficial and against union advice, had caused the loss of over 27,000 man hours at the Acton factory, which in turn had caused the loss of 17,000 man hours at other factories. The remaining models limped on without meaningful further development and with little promotion until production ended in March 1976. driving the car footagetomorrow...after lowering the front end with new progressivefront springs I’m happy to report that we have a retrospective on the wonderful Alfasud coming up in the near future. Dennis tends to stick with carbs, since most of the engines he builds are for Historic Touring Cars. In October 1967, Rootes launched the upmarket Sunbeam Stiletto(4). Originally the mechamism worked pretty well until Lucas changed the material of one washer in the carb side mechamism from stainless steel to something else which didn’t work. Thinking of buying a future classic? Found inside – Page 1557Harari Collection of Japanese Paintings and Drawings . v.1 . ... 2.00 Autopress ( 6.70 ) 85147 116 1 Hillman Imp , Singer Chamois , Super , de luxe , Mk II ... 1965: Much revised and improved Mk2 Imp goes on sale. If you’re on a budget, don’t be put off buying a regular Imp saloon or a Singer Chamois; you’ll get an immense amount of fun per pound. This was a portent of a significant problem with the Imp that would emerge later. On Monday, 4th September 1961, the strikers decided to send delegates to the TUC Annual Conference at Portsmouth, to try to persuade the TUC to adopt a new national policy in relation to the car industry. Hillman Imp and Singer Chamois Books, Find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks Compare Book Prices at 130 Stores! They showed a loss of £891,088, compared with a profit of nearly £3 million the previous year. the car idling and a walk around. Really enjoyed this, you may not know it but following the Chrysler takeover there was a decontenting program (see also Project Drive, Rover 75) which meant the deletion of some strengthening brackets, a cheap and nasty fascia and various other cost cutting measures. Imps only relied drum brakes – but if in good order can be adequate for this light car. Rarer Singer versions, especially in sport trim, can fetch more money – but all represent great value. I samband med Suezkrisen steg priset på bensin kraftigt, vilket ledde till en stor ökning av efterfrågan på bränslesnåla bilar. Nice series Daniel, thank you. but my dad would like me to have a Mini as a car to learn in (thats what he had!). Some strikers have re-applied and we believe others will follow.”. Hillman Imp and Singer Chamois by C. J. BEDDALL-SMITH, unknown edition, In many ways it was more practical, and the rear-engined layout made the Rootes car highly tunable and fun to drive. See if the top of the cylinder block features a straight edge or a curly one. Thank you Daniel for telling the tale so well and thank you to everyone else for making the catching up so entertaining. This used a 998cc wet-liner engine, with a bigger bore (72.5mm) and twin Stromberg 150CD carbs for 65bhp at 6200rpm. Don’t expect to pay much on top for a Stiletto or Imp Sport but the Husky vans can command a premium due to their rarity. Okay, I was looking at small front wheel drive hatches for a while (205, Polo, Fiesta etc.) https://www.hillmanownersclub.co.uk/history, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Troubleshooters. Rare indeed and in superb condition following a bare shell rebuild and professional repaint. Copyright © Autovia Ltd 2021 (Autovia Ltd is part of Dennis Group). Produced at Linwood, Scotla… FOR SALE! Still, as Daniel says, other aircooled rear wheel driven cars had an automatic choke and a cable throttle wire fitted with less problems. Helping the engine to breathe more easily is a good move; a free-flowing exhaust is worthwhile, along with a K&N air filter. The problems would have started when people began driving more normally, including sitting in traffic jams. September 1965 Imp and Chamois Mk II models, Commer Imp Van and Hillman Super Imp introduced. Not sure any cars have had a pneumatic clutch? Hi Constantinos. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Article: Twin Test: NSU Prinz & Hillman Imp, Rolls-Royce Shadow vs. Bentley Mulsanne vs. Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, MGB vs. Okay, I was looking at small front wheel drive hatches for a while (205, Polo, Fiesta etc.) When we talk of reliability we forget that the Mini suffered serious reliability issues at launch, and it was ultimately its’ adoption by the rich and famous that made it such a hit. ZU VERKAUFEN! His no-holds-barred report may be found here. 1 History 2 … All rights reserved.Auto Express™ is a registered trade mark. Share Apropos clutches, I don’t think there’s any way you can have an air clutch without an actual compressed air source, too much compressibility in the working fluid at the pressures needed, the hydraulic clutch is perfect in this application – air clutch is only useful if a servo action is needed. Price of … 1976: Production of the Hillman Imp stops. A very cute looking car the Imp is. He continued, “We don’t want the type of assistance the union officials gave us last time, when we stopped work over a short time dispute. In particular, make sure the Rotofl ex rubber doughnuts on the drive shafts are still in sound condition. All this added up to a useful power increase to 51bhp at 6100rpm. Rootes Singer Vogue Chamois Car Brochures . Nice photos, thanks Dave. The booklet is black & white inside. (2.07 Bar) rear, and positive front wheel camber counteracted the rear-biased weight distribution, and the Imp tended to understeer when pushed hard, a characteristic described as “fail safe” by the reviewer. Models fi tted with this more powerful engine included the Sunbeam Imp Sport, Sunbeam Sport, Singer Chamois Sport and Stiletto. You’re most welcome, Rick. ( Log Out / Contents: Introductory Letter. In terms of upgrades worth seeking out, some owners upgrade their brakes by fitting the larger servo and master cylinder of the Imp Sport. I had an early car (parts donor) in the mid-00’s with a pneumatic throttle that still worked, at least driving it briefly around a field. And with a layout not dissimilar to a 911 the Imp can wag its tail. Well – I go away for a few days (conducting one of five Jowett Javelins which have been exploring the network of single-track roads in the upper Dee valley to the west of Llangollen) and find I’ve missed the final instalment of this celebration of what should have been a great car. Hi Vic, I’m not sure how much more roomy the Imp was, but the impression of interior space was certainly enhanced by slim pillars and a deep glasshouse: Am I right in thinking that the Imp is one of the very few post-war cars with a front swing axle(the other I can think of being the Allard J2)? (3) A retrospective modification was also offered for the pneumatic throttle linkage that resolved the problems with it. 1965: Much revised and improved Mk2 Imp goes on sale. “We feel this has been allowed to develop as a local problem because of lack of action from outside and we think we are in a better position to get a settlement with our management” a spokesman told Acton Gazette reporters. As with the Mini, badge engineering was also a feature of the Imp story, with versions badged with the Sunbeam and Singer names. Perhaps most attractive of all were the coupe versions, badged as the Imp Californian Coupe, Singer Chamois Coupe and Sunbeam Stiletto. And best of all, you can still hot them up The strikers from what was now labelled “the dead duck strike” were gradually drifting back, and by 30th November, Acton’s work force was up to 680, 430 of whom had been strikers. It was initially believed the limit was 928cc though a few decades later the true displacement for the Imp engine was actually 948cc. It’s still one of the best engines (especially if taken further to 1040cc). You took a beam front axle from a Ford, cut it in half, and welded pivot bushes to the cut ends. Only the non-production line staff continued to work. How it didn’t remains a mystery. This connected the car to the larger Sunbeam Rapier coupé. Over 500,000 Imps were sold across the world during its 13 year production run. Regarding automatic chokes that worked properly, the one on the VW Beetle was pretty reliable in my experience. I have said I would Engines and transaxles always need a watch; the former known for overheating, for example. Moreover, by 1963, the fashion for rear-engined small cars, so prevalent in the mid-1950’s when the project had commenced, was in retreat. Hillman imp or singer chamois sport dash. Found insideHillman Imp Mk2 all models 1965-76. Lotus Europa Special 1969-72. Singer Imp MK II Chamois, Sport, Stiletto (Rear) 1965-76. Reliant Rebel 700, 750 1968-73 ... Over thirteen years on the market, total sales of the Imp and its derivatives amounted to just under half a million units. The seller has relisted this item or one like this.relisted this item or one like this. Sorry, a bit late to this party. If very slow to rise, or it doesn’t get above a quarter, the thermostat is either stuck open, or has actually been completely removed to hide other cooling issues. I vaguely remember it from my childhood. The pneumatic throttle mechanism was made by Lucas – need I say more? More significant was the Hillman Husky, a version of the Commer Imp van with rear side windows and a rear seat, to create a makeshift estate car. • Gearbox: all Hillman Imps came with a beautifully-engineered four-speed manual gearbox from the factory. The ultimate factory performance version was the Hillman Rallye Imp. • www.theimpclub.co.uk• www.imps4ever.info• www.hillmanimp.co.uk• www.rootes-chrysler.co.uk. Fichtel & Sachs made a ‘Saxomat’ vacuum mechamism similar to a brake servo which was used in semi automatic gearboxes like in old VWs or Ro80. The Commer marque was discontinued and the van was rebranded Hillman. In Australia the Imp sold strongly at first, so much that the CKD kits ordered took many years to clear after sales dropped once the teething issues surfaced. The Sport has no valve seals, but its valve guides wear out instead – they’re cheap and easy enough to replace though. The absence of a temperature gauge, or even a warning light, meant that this issue was often overlooked by drivers, sometimes with catastrophic results. In November 1962, Rootes announced the total cost of the Acton strike up until the year ending 31st July. They used to say that the difference between an Imp and a Mini when cornering was that the Hillman put you in the bushes backwards not forwards! Chrysler was allegedly the driving force behind an interesting but stillborn 1964 proposal for a four-door ‘Imp’. Fiat dipped a cautious toe in the water with the 1964 Autobianchi Primula, but it would be another five years before the parent marque would commit to the layout with the 1969 launch of the Fiat 128. 1960'S ROOTES GROUP Hillman Imp & Singer Chamois SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL Sunbeam - EUR 171,20. I’ve read the issue was a check valve rusted and would leak – using stainless steel instead would have solved it. It doesn't list all the correct colour combinations for each year or analyse the bike's design philosophy – there are excellent books listed at the end of this one that do all of that – … If the smoke doesn’t subside, the piston rings or cylinder bores have worn, which requires an engine rebuild. I think it works very well indeed. Overall, the reviewer rated the car highly and praised its roominess and its “superb little engine and transmission”. Jul 16, 2021 - Explore Phil Harrison's board "Hillman Imp - Singer Chamois" on Pinterest. This review has 0 comments - Be the first! Thanks Mervyn for the reply. (1.03 Bar) front and 30 p.s.i. Engine reconditioned and many new ancillaries to include carburettor dynamo etc. I suppose that means he’s probably both! They were already heavily committed to a new project, the Hillman Imp, and the opening of a new plant at Linwood in Scotland where it was to be produced. The situation was complicated by the fact that labour relations at the Linwood factory were poor, making it difficult to implement changes, and build quality remained variable. 1964: More up-market Singer Chamois hits the road. Another important check is the coolant level itself. Found inside – Page 195S6A95 1965 67-76030 practical handbook covering the Hillman Imp , Super Imp Singapore facts and figures . and Singer Chamois . London , Pitman , 1966 . V. 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