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SUNBEAM STILETTO Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 175 SUNBEAM STILETTOs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 177 in 2025 Q2 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 46% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the SUNBEAM STILETTO is rarer than 54% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (175 in the latest data).
Rarer than 54% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the STILETTO
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 STILETTO — questions & answers
How many SUNBEAM STILETTO are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 175 SUNBEAM STILETTO were still registered in the UK — 95 licensed and on the road, plus 80 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SUNBEAM STILETTO rare?
The SUNBEAM STILETTO is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (175), making it rarer than 54% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SUNBEAM STILETTO increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SUNBEAM STILETTO on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most SUNBEAM STILETTO use?
Most SUNBEAM STILETTO run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SUNBEAM STILETTO peak?
The SUNBEAM STILETTO peaked at 177 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.