1964 Hillman Imp Race Car (Alan Fraser Replica)

Highlights

Only Imp race car built to Alan Fraser's specification and certified by him
Race Winner in the BARC Classic Touring Car Championship Pre-66
Thoroughly restored and maintained
Unique Fraser Imp colours and livery in great condition
Built and upgraded to meet latest Imp championship requirements
Road registered with V5C document

The Appeal

Alan Fraser’s ability to cut through the race field like a blast of wind earned him an obvious nickname: Little Hurricane. Perhaps no surprise, then, that he chose to campaign a tiny Hillman Imp.

Fraser was impressed by the Imp and wanted to prove it could outclass the Mini Cooper. He evolved a car that was surprisingly close to the factory example - proving how good that was - and finished in a fetching blue and white livery. It worked: within eight months he had a race-winning car.

This is the only car built to that classic Alan Fraser specification and aesthetics. It even has his ‘34’ number. To underline the provenance, the car has been certified by Alan.

Beyond the evocative historical connection, this car has been upgraded to meet the latest championship regulations for Imp racing. The result is a race winner in the BARC Classic Touring Car Championship Pre-66

As a road-registered car this hugely entertaining Imp would suit track day enthusiasts, would-be racers or weekend B road banzais.

History and Paperwork

First registered 3rd April 1964
Only five registered keepers
Folder of history and receipts included
Only Imp race car built to Alan Fraser's specification
Road registered with V5C document
Only Fraser Imp replica certified by Alan Fraser himself
Replica of Alan Fraser’s classic ‘34’ Imp
Upgraded to championship regulations for Imp racing
Race Winner in the BARC Classic Touring Car Championship Pre-66
Built to race spec in 2006
Thoroughly restored and maintained in 2006
Odometer may not be accurate due to race use and restoration
Always stored in a garage
Purchased in November 2022 by current keeper
Last MOT expired 26th January 2019 with 3,078 miles showing on test and no advisories
Correspondence with Alan Fraser as shown in photographs
Photographs of restoration and renovation
Photographs of car in action

The Condition

Carefully restored in 2006 as an Alan Fraser replica
Blue and white colour scheme in good order with recent polish
Finished in Cellulose 2 paintwork which is period-correct
Buyers should expect some light signs of use as this is a working car
Solid bodywork across panels and underside
Vendor reports a small hole to one wheel arch shown in photographs
Four spoke alloy wheels with Dunlop Racing tyres
Race specification interior with FIA-approved quick release wheel mounts
Racing bucket seats and harnesses
Roll cage
Fibre Glass Bonnet, boot, and doors in Fraser Imp livery for HRDC and other series
Steel body panels for CTCRC and other series, in colour scheme included
Supplied with 2 sets of wheels and tyres (1 wet set, 1 dry set)
All associated spares accumulated are supplied with the car
Additional 6” Minilite wheels available at £300 per set (2 sets available)

Recent work:

Full interior paint
New Seat and harnesses
Re-certified fire extinguisher
Button Box
New roll cage foam
Steering Wheel replaced
New Rear mirror and wing mirrors
New warning light panel
New wheels to conform with CTCRC regs

The Mechanics

998cc Race Engine
Dave Weedon built Jack Knight 4-speed straight cut race gearbox
New Willwood discs and calipers all around with hydraulic handbrake
Full up-to-date race specification for CTCRC Pre-66
Brand new Gaz Adjustable Shocks (Used twice)
Polybush Suspension
Gaz double adjustable rear suspension
Gaz single adjustable front suspension

Recent work:

New Gaz springs all around
Toe and steering rods replaced
Full wheel realignment
New Radiator
New Water Pump
Re-conditioned front suspension arms
Re-conditioned wiring (where necessary)
Race clutch
Race flywheel
Polymounted engine and gearbox
New Fuel Pump

The vendor tells us:

“The car was built to race spec in 2006 and has been restored and maintained thoroughly throughout. It is incredible fun to drive. It floats through the corners and feels like a true classic racer. It is tremendously raw and engaging.”

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