Oxford Diecast 76HI002

Hillman Imp Tangerine Metallic

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

Developed as a direct competitor to the BMC Mini, the Hillman Imp was launched in 1963 and featured an unusual rear 875cc engine with aluminium engine block and cylinder head, rear-wheel drive and a unique opening rear hatch. The second release off the tool, we see it here in a tangerine metallic colour scheme registered MPO 487J from 1970/71. The interior is black while the exterior features a wealth of silver trim. Another authentic detail to the wheel hubs sees them with silver and white finish. The IMP badge is printed in red and silver and the Hillman name is reproduced in silver across the front of the bonnet. Note as well the IMP Super logo in black behind the rear wheel arches.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Hillman Imp Tangerine Metallic is offered under manufacturer part number 76HI002. The model represents a Hillman Imp from the 1970/71 registration period (MPO 487J) and depicts the car in a tangerine metallic finish.

The original Hillman Imp was launched in 1963 as a competitor to the BMC Mini. It featured a rear‑mounted 875 cc aluminium engine, rear‑wheel drive and an opening rear hatch. In this diecast version the interior is finished in black, the exterior includes extensive silver trim, and the wheel hubs are finished in silver and white. The IMP badge is printed in red and silver, the Hillman name appears in silver across the front of the bonnet, and the IMP Super logo is shown in black behind the rear wheel arches.