Description
Hillman Imp/ Stilletto Silhouette special saloon car
This car really is a “work of art” with a huge amount of engineering skill, time and thought put into every aspect of the build.
Suitable Hillclimb CSCC special saloons HSCC Special saloons.
Built in the 1980s/ 90s raced in period a handful of times before being further developed over the next 20+ years but not raced again due to builder/ drivers health. For sale due to bereavement.
T45 steel roll cage steel/ aluminium frame lightweight custom body panels, 1 piece front and rear removable, lightweight latched doors removable with pins.
Interior Race seat custom trimmed, head rest built into fire wall, harness points seat bolts to chassis.
Twin skinned rear window, Perspex side screens with sliding access on drivers side, lightweight polycarbonate windscreen.
9 1/ 2 x13 front 11x13 rear Compomotive TF300 Split Rim wheels tyres will need replacing.
Ignition key start, Oil pressure gauge oil warning light, water temperature gauge tacho set to 9800RPM single speed wiper fitted.
Full Engine details not known but information below of components.
Estimated 1200cc modified Imp block with a 15mm spacer modified liners 76mm modified race pistons. Custom made titanium conrods, steel crank. Heavily modified cylinder head running twin 45 DCOE Webbers with custom airbox. Belt driven water pump. Modified oil pump with modified larger filter housing, custom big wing shallow sump. Lucas ignition system, Tacho set to redline at 9800rpm.
Gearbox - Hewland Mk8 gearbox with special ratios to suit the engine. Right hand gearchange with rod linkage. Engine starts and runs.
Cooling - Twin radiators either side of the engine with electric fan on drivers’ side, detachable air scoops either side
Suspension/ brakes - Front single seater double wishbone rose jointed suspension with Koni adjustable dampers. Anti roll bar lightweight discs with AP 2 pot callipers.
Rear custom trailing arms with Koni adjustable dampers Anti roll bar lightweight discs with AP 2 pot callipers. ZF steering rack with rose joints.
Estimated @ 500kg
Spare storage/ transportation wheels included
Some spares available
Would need new fire extinguisher, safety belts, fuel tank foam replacing. Bodywork has micro blisters from storage would require re-spray or wrapping. General check over of components recommended as with any race car.
May consider PX
