SUNBEAM · SUNBEAM IMP · Cars
SUNBEAM IMP Ultra-rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 97 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 59% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the IMP
The Hillman Imp is a small economy car that was made by the Rootes Group and its successor Chrysler Europe from 1963 until 1976. Revealed on 3 May 1963, after much advance publicity, it was the first British mass-produced car with the engine block and cylinder head cast in aluminium. This unorthodox small/light car was designed for the Rootes Group by Michael Parkes (who later became a Formula One driver) and Tim Fry. It was manufactured at the purpose-built Linwood plant in Scotland. As well as the Hillman marque, there was a series of variations, including an estate car (the Husky), a van and...
SUNBEAM IMP — questions & answers
How many SUNBEAM IMP are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 97 SUNBEAM IMP were still registered in the UK — 51 licensed and on the road, plus 46 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SUNBEAM IMP rare?
The SUNBEAM IMP is genuinely rare, with only 97 left, making it rarer than 59% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the SUNBEAM IMP increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SUNBEAM IMP on UK roads rose by 3 (3.2%).
What fuel do most SUNBEAM IMP use?
Most SUNBEAM IMP run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SUNBEAM IMP peak?
The SUNBEAM IMP peaked at 97 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.