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Hillman Husky (Imp) and Commer Imp Van

The Hillman Imp project started as far back as 1955 at a time when 'Bubble Cars' often powered by Scooter engines were invading Europe and threatening the entry-level cars of the big manufacturers. Bob Saward designed the Imp body and the car was launched in May 1963. Launched in 1965 were the Commer Imp Van and the Hillman Super Imp. The Commer Imp Van was turned into the Hillman Husky Estate in 1967 with windows and seats. When designing the Imp Van, the height was determined as having to be enough for milk churchs to stand inside! Wider wheels and tyres were fitted to cope with the 5cwt load, but the engine was detuned for economy. In 1968 the 'Commer' badge was removed and vans were called 'Hillman Imp Van'. Sales ended in 1970 after about 10,500 Hillman Huskies and 18,000 Imp Vans had been produced.

Commer Imp Van 1967 - badge on bonnet	Hillman Husky.	Commer Imp Van 1967. This Commer Imp Van was rated at 5cwt, and the engine was rated at 35bhp giving a top speed of just over 60mph.	Commer Imp Van 1967. The Imp Van had an 875cc Coventry Climax engine under the load bay at the rear	Hillman Husky. The Commer Imp van was the basis for the Hillman Husky. Whereas the Commer Imp got a detuned Imp engine, the Husky was given the same power unit as the Imp and Chamois cars.
Hillman Husky. The 4inch higher roof was necessary because of the high floor level over the rear engine.	Hillman Husky - headlamp	Commer Imp Van 1967. The boxy rear body, even with a high load floor above the engine gave 70cu.ft of loadspace	Hillman Husky. Launched in 1967 the Hillman Husky was based on the Hillman Imp Van, given windows and rear seats	Hillman Husky.

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