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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