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Martin Ogilvie's Imp based special (WAD 256J) is a plain two seater, designed by himself. He made some scale models first.
He used the Imp mechanicals of a written-off Hillman Imp van; rebuilt engine; modified suspension; normal Imp cooling, but with a Kenlowe electric fan.
The worst head-ache of the whole project was dealing with the local licensing department to get it registered.
| Hours of work | 1000, over an 18 month period | |
| Constructing the body | nearly 8 months | |
| Money spent | £ 450 | |
| Weight | 10 CWT exactly | |
| Speed | 0 - 50mph in 9.5 sec. | |
| Dimensions | length: 11 ft. width: 56 ins height: 41.5 ins. |
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| Chassis | a combination frame/ monocoque made from inch square tubing with a centre section constructed from bonded and riveted aluminium sheet in the form of a pontoon hull | |
| Shock absorbers | adjustable Armstrong | |
| Carburettion | twin SU carbs to be replace by 1.25 Strombergs along with a higher lift camshaft |
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| Exhaust manifold | four branch | |
| Doors | alloy ? aluminium? doors need strength to take the hinges, locks and the framework for the windows |
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| Windscreen | Triumph Gt6 | |
| Side windows | Perspex | |
| Lights | 4 dipping QI headlamps | |
| Tyres | Dunlop SP 68 radials | |
| Camber | a bit negative |
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The Imp engine is kept at its original 45° tilt. This allows for a striking design above the rear decking. | |
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The complete front section of the body hinges forward to give access to the fuel tank, hydraulic cylinders and suspension units. | |
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The original idea was to fit twin radiators at the front. But this would require a change in de body line, the normal rear-mounted radiator was used. Retractable pods were considered, but seen as an unnecessary complication. |
Improvers ! - Hot Car 1971, February. - p.58-59
2 Imp Specials. Here's two readers who like their GT power Imp shaped
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