Hi, my name is Ted. In 1974 I started life as a standard Imp. Between 1974 and 1992 I had three owners. They had a lot of trouble with my
engine because I had a bad block I had only done 30.000 miles. My present owner paid £100 for me and put me in a shed for two years. He then fitted me with a good engine and a coat of paint. In 2005 I had 100,000 miles done, but I was in bad shape: my engine was smokey and my back axle had come through the floor. I was off the road for a year and I had major surgery: new engine and a lot of metal work. In 2014 I was sick again: more metal worm and engine problems. This time a lot of time and money was spent on me and in April of this year I was given the all clear and am a healthy Imp again.
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![]() Going Dutch 2009: Brielle / Krabbeplaat, May 22 | On Friday May 22nd, they're back ! | ||
![]() [photo: Piet Tromp] Going Dutch 2007: Uitdam, May 24 | One arrives and immediately some friends drop by for tea. | ||
![]() Going Dutch 2007: Uitdam, May 26 | John Sheppard's Hillman Imp goes out and about. It was seen at the Going Dutch of 2005 as well as 2007; in the June 2007 issue of Irish Vintage Scene (a 4 page article, the cover story); at the 2006 Trim show; and every weekday on the roads between home and work. | ||
![]() Going Dutch 2007: Uitdam, May 24 | A 1974 Hillman Imp, bought in 1992 | ||
![]() Going Dutch 2007: Uitdam, May 25 | There's a fairly large marina with the camping | ||
![]() Going Dutch 2007: Uitdam, May 25 | Jill Dunkley and Cepta Sheppard having a chat | ||
![]() [photo: Willem Tromp] Going Dutch 2007: Schardam, May 26 | On the 100 mile scenic tour, at Schardam. John Sheppard is an Area Centre Organiser in Ireland for The Imp Club Ltd. and a member of the Celtic Old Vehicle Owners Club. | ||
![]() [photo: Murray Mitchell] Going Dutch 2005 weekend, Ardennes | At the city of Franchorchamps-Spa to do some shopping, after visiting the Franchorchamps circuit |
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