1969 Sunbeam Stiletto Coupe
New Zealand.
The Hillman Imp and variants were a compact, rear-engined car. Variations included the upmarket Singer Chamois, and Sunbeam Sport. Fastback versions were the Hillman Imp Californian, Singer Chamois and Sunbeam Stiletto.
The high performance Sunbeam Sport was introduced in 1966 with twin side-draught Strombergs replacing the single Solex, a higher lift camshaft, bigger valves and improved cylinder head, power up from 42hp to 55hp. It was identifiable by different badging, chrome trim and a slatted engine cover.
In 1967, the Stiletto was launched. It mated the Hillman Imp Californian coupe bodyshell to the Sport engine, identified by its quad headlights.
The Hillman Imp was assembled by Chrysler Australia from 1964-67, and by Todd Motors in NZ from 1967-70.
Engine; Aluminium 875cc rear mounted on 45 degrees.
Nelson Classic Car Museum
1969 Sunbeam Stiletto Coupe
New Zealand.
The Hillman Imp and variants were a compact, rear-engined car. Variations included the upmarket Singer Chamois, and Sunbeam Sport. Fastback versions were the Hillman Imp Californian, Singer Chamois and Sunbeam Stiletto.
The high performance Sunbeam Sport was introduced in 1966 with twin side-draught Strombergs replacing the single Solex, a higher lift camshaft, bigger valves and improved cylinder head, power up from 42hp to 55hp. It was identifiable by different badging, chrome trim and a slatted engine cover.
In 1967, the Stiletto was launched. It mated the Hillman Imp Californian coupe bodyshell to the Sport engine, identified by its quad headlights.
The Hillman Imp was assembled by Chrysler Australia from 1964-67, and by Todd Motors in NZ from 1967-70.
Engine; Aluminium 875cc rear mounted on 45 degrees.
Nelson Classic Car Museum