LOW IMP

Horse, yeah that would have been me, I had just broken down at the BP, lol, stupid battery half dead after the winter off the road. Standard shape Imp, single light = hillman, twin = sunbeam. Stiletto = twin head lamp coupe model. Well thats the rule of thumb in Nz, other countries sunbeam Imps are single head lamp as well. Its confusing, I like our countries labelling the best.

I corrected your error Warwick!

Bringing the van depends on funds and if we can afford a transporter etc, we maybe towing a caravan trailor to stay in also, so thats a factor to consider to. I would how ever low to have two cars there.

Warwick goes as Revhead on other forums, not sure if hes on here. Hes got two cars in poor state at the mo. One will be an everyday hack when he gets it going, the other a club race car is his dream. I'll be at the Nelson Classic car show in nelson on 11 and 12 feb all going well. Debating bringing up the husky on a trailor also.

Theres a few imps in nelson. Warwick has 2 in unbuilt state at present. The person who bought stiletto off tm is from nelson (well his profile says that). All going to plan ill have mine at nelson show in feb.

HI there Imps are still about, I cant say how many were sold in nz but it was a heap. They were 'built' here by several places, Todd motor company in Petone was one of the assembly plants here. The blue van is still about, Simon drives it most days, he still works at the airport so its parked out there somewhere each day, he also owns a Ginetta G15 which is an Imp based kit car. Tidyish (but not restored) Imps have been going for around 2-3k (from memory) online, obviously the better they are the more people paid. A stiletto just sold on TM for 9k. Some may say pricey for a non road going car (its just been off the road, thats all I believe) but its a coupe model so is a little special. I belive all vans and coupes were private imports over the years. Ive got a van also, tried selling it for 5k but no takers, has rust in the floor area

Yes he has certainly put a lot of people off, even I was tempted to sell up so as I wouldnt have any association with him any at all. Theres so much more to the stories but Im not going to go into them. In brief, he used to be a nice guy but certainly changed in last few years. Mention his name to some people and they want to hit YOU for even mentioning his name.

Joe, we got on a LONG time ago, but things fell apart when the coupe starting having issues that he couldnt fix. Had it in there for weeks at times (not that the time was an issue) and then would tell me he didnt know how he could charge all the time he spent on it for a loose battery terminal that he said was at fault. May I point out that the car cranked and cranked as good as gold with NO issues, nor any sparks or melting of either terminal. He treated me as if I knew NOTHING about what I was talking about etc (for those of you who dont know me, Im a senior diesel tech, been in trade for 10 years). He called me a 'waste of space' to other customers that were good friends of mine. Chrome Gt, Im not sure if its the same guy or not, I havent had much to do with him since sometime in 09 I guess. But he has had his fingers in many types of motorsport, from my experiences with him (Ive known him for 12 years or so) he was actually a reasonable driver.

In my opinion, Brian Bradshaw closed his business because he lost all his customers due to his poor craftmanship of his engines, his lies and stories and most importantly his ripping off of customers. Its belived he has left the country leaving a lot of people in the learch owing many people parts and money. I my self and I know many others that will never deal with him again. Note, this is all my opinion based on what I have heard from MANY fellow imp'ers.

My partner spoke to Bob a year or so back and he knows the coupe is back in Chch, but we have never sorted a time to meet.

Yeah yeah that was me that bought it. Its still sitting on the shelf in thevshed where i put it after collecting it. Lol. I didnt need it, just didnt want that wanker to get it.

Yes I belive his shop is still on Railside. Theres a Stiletto for sale on TM at the mo listed by one of his employies. Selling to recover costs. So yes, hes still in business somewhere. Still sniffing to many paint fumes. lol

Ah yes, old Tony, I knew quite well many years back. Visited his body shops many times. I moved to Chch 11 years ago so havent really seen much of him since, or the guys that hang out there playing on the Imps. He certainly held a LOT of old parts, I wish Id kept all mine. Im sure hes had more than 7, Ive had over 20 of the buggers including 3 vans, and 3 coupes (fastbacks). I still have 1 of each.

Ranter, my coupe was built by Bob a few years back. Did you sell an imp sport cam on TM a year or so ago?

Hey Joe, was wondering if you were still around. Do you know Gill Tilson from down your way? Shes doing up an Imp of her Grandmothers? Hows your sunbeam coming along?