The Hillman Imp Was Rootes Group's Mini Rival That Died Young! (1972 Super Imp Mk3 Road Test)

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WIN with Lancaster Insurance: https://bit.ly/3LuyHeU The Hillman Imp should've been a world-beater, with its clever packaging, remarkable engineering and all-alloy rear-engine layout. Sadly financial, logistical and reliability issues meant Rootes Group's Mini rival never enjoyed the success it deserved, but does it make a compelling classic car choice today? Joe went for a test drive! Thanks to Drive Dad's Car for loan of this car: https://drivedadscar.com/ Proudly supported by Lancaster Insurance - get a quote on YOUR classic car insurance here: https://www.lancasterinsurance.co.uk/car-clubs/classics-world-tv/ Welcome to Classics World, your ultimate destination for all things classic cars! 🚗💨🌟 We bring you enthusiastically knowledgeable content, embracing the nostalgia of vintage automobiles while celebrating their relevance in the modern world. Our engaging storytelling, expert insights, and warm, inclusive community make us your go-to source for everything classic cars in the UK and beyond. Join us as we preserve automotive heritage, sharing captivating narratives and personal anecdotes that ignite the passion of car enthusiasts everywhere. Subscribe now and be a part of our passionate community, keeping the classic car spirit alive together! 📺 Subscribe to Classics World's YouTube channel now to embark on an exhilarating journey through the timeless allure of classic cars, where enthusiastic expertise and captivating storytelling unite: https://www.youtube.com/c/classicsworlduk?sub_confirmation=1 👍 Was this video helpful? Please click Like and share it with your friends, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Find Classics World on… Website: https://classicsworld.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/classicsworlduk Instagram: @classicsworlduk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/classicsworlduk #ClassicCars #VintageAutomobiles #ClassicCarEnthusiast #NostalgicMotoring #CarRestoration #AutomotiveHeritage #ExpertInsights #ClassicCarCommunity #CarCulture #ClassicCarEvents #CarShowcase #RetroCars #TimelessBeauty #CarHistory #AutoAppreciation - Music - • Slenderbeats - Simple Step: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDdYyHOz_rY All content on this channel is - unless otherwise stated - the opinion of the given party and any offence caused is severely apologised for. Any and all third-party content is credited and referenced to the best of our ability and all externally-created content is entirely the legal property of its original and rightful owner/s. All rights respected. Chapters 0:00 An Affordable Porsche? 0:47 Suez Crisis Cars - Rootes Weighs In! 1:23 Design 2:01 Clever Engine 2:45 Outdated When New 3:07 New Factory In Scotland 3:45 Rushed To Market 4:11 Hillman Imp Released 4:28 Driving Impressions 6:09 Practical Interior 6:50 Unreliability Issues 7:53 Clutching At Straws 8:24 A Brilliant Victim Of Circumstances 8:59 Still A Fantastic Car!