About The Imp Club
About The Imp Club & Membership
Welcome to the Imp Club
Founded in 1980 by Richard Knight, The Imp Club promotes the use, enjoyment and preservation of all types of Hillman Imp.
As you will hear us say quite a bit, we are here “Keeping the Imp alive”.
Not all members are current Imp owners but most owners, of any of the wide range of cars and their derivatives, are members.
Tim Sears is our Chairman and the Committee work hard to keep our club in good shape for the benefit of members and our cars.
The Imp Club is global, with many members in countries including South Africa, Europe, Holland, New Zealand and many more locations world wide. Currently there are just over 1200 members and this is a considerable number in proportion to the number of Imp-based cars ever produced.
Membership Benefits
There are a lot of events going on each year, with access to many resources, spares helpful advice and guidance from experts. Frequent social gatherings help keep us all connected too.
Monthly Impressions Magazine
- As a full member each year you will receive 11 copies of our professionally produced, full colour quality magazine Impressions
- Contents include a lively mix of club news, views, pictures, letters, classified ads etc.
- As the Club’s main point of communication with all its members it is published each and every month of the year except September.
Tap here to see the latest Impressions contents and the most recent News in the Club
Area Centres
- We have an extensive network of local Area Centres. Most of these meet regularly all across UK and Eire in local pubs or home for some quality social time as well as chat about help and advice about our cars.
- Full contact details of Area Centre contacts are listed in Impressions.
Spares and Resources
- As well as Club Spares offering stock exclusively to Club members the Spares Co-ordinators can advise on the availability and location of the majority of parts and services that are available to help keep your Imp on the road
Annual Meetings, Events and Gatherings
The National Event
- This is the Club’s premier event of the year where it is not unusual for around 200 Imps to be present.
- With a full and varied programme over the event (often four days long), Club members enjoy priority booking and discounted entry fees to what many of us regard as the highlight of our Imping year.
Regional Events
- Several Area Groups organise regional events which take place over a few days. These include the Imp Ecosse in Scotland, Wicked Welsh in Wales, and The Full English in the South West of England.
Major and Key Regional Shows:
- As well as major shows such as the annual Classic Motor Show at the NEC the Club has a presence at numerous indoor and outdoor classic car shows across the country and throughout the year. These create an enjoyable time for visitors and are a chance to see some Imps at close quarters and question the owners about them. Club member’s cars are always in demand to appear at shows and they don’t need to be in concourse condition to participate.
World Wide inclusion
- We have overseas contacts in Europe and throughout the world. These contacts provide a vital link between each country’s members and with those in the UK. Most of our Overseas Contacts are only too happy to offer their advice and guidance to visiting.
- Similarly, for Impers visiting the UK from abroad Imp help is never far away.
Online Forum
- The Club has a thriving Forum where the worldwide Imp community can view a whole host of Imp related information and seek general help.
- As a registered Imp Club member, you will have the highest level of access allowing you to read and contribute to all threads.
- There is a wealth of technical information and help available exclusively to Club members
Regalia
- With the support of a commercial service, the Club sells a range of quality merchandise to help our members identify with the Club.
- Many of the items available make ideal gifts for your Imp-owning loved one.
Members Offers and Discounts
- Through our association with certain supplier and insurance companies there are preferential discount rates available.
- There are also the occasional additional offers for members throughout the year including show attendance discounts and much more.
Model Type Expertise
- Each Imp model, including the variants (eg Clan, Davrian and Ginetta) and other more exotic varieties and race prepared, has a Registrar who is able to give advice on various aspects of their particular model’s specification and history.
Imps in Competition
- The Imp and its variants have been and still are used for all types of competition. There is support for you to get started or carry on competing.
- Our Competition’s Secretaries, there are two working collaboratively, continue to regularly take part in competitions and races and for our Club oversee event participation by Imps.
Historic Vehicle Registration and Advice
- The Club has a DVLA Officer who can assist with vehicle registration issues. Through the Club we can provide Heritage Certificates for your Imp, these certificates give details of build date, original colour etc.
Younger Members’ Group
- The Club’s Young Member representative can give help and information tailored to young member’s cars and interests.
Sign Up to Join the Club
Join us and take part in as much or as little as you have time spare. And it is easy to arrange. Just tap on the link below and provide some contact details and cover the cost of a year’s subscription.
