Mini-Imp

[Curt Fennell]

The Mini-Imp http://www.mini-imp.com/ looks like an interesting
project, but it has the scent of something too good to be true.

Does anyone know anything about them?

Thanks,
Curt
--
"Captain Curt" Fennell

[bod43]

On 10 Nov, 00:48, Curt Fennell >
wrote:
> The Mini-Imphttp://www.mini-imp.com/looks like an interesting
> project, but it has the scent of something too good to be true.
>
> Does anyone know anything about them?
>
> Thanks,
> Curt

Sounds terrible.

Mini - http://theblogpound.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/austin-mini-cooper-sport-red-f-lr.jpg

Imp - http://www.comp.co.uk/gallery/pics/HILLMAN%20IMP%206X13%20ML1360.jpg

Would you keep the front of the Mini and the back
of the Imp and end up with two engines and no trunk
or vice versa and have no engines and two trunks?

I'll get me coat...

[Peter Dohm]

"bod43" > wrote in message
...
> On 10 Nov, 00:48, Curt Fennell >
> wrote:
>> The Mini-Imphttp://www.mini-imp.com/looks like an interesting
>> project, but it has the scent of something too good to be true.
>>
>> Does anyone know anything about them?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Curt
>
> Sounds terrible.
>
> Mini -
> http://theblogpound.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/austin-mini-cooper-sport-red-f-lr.jpg
>
> Imp - http://www.comp.co.uk/gallery/pics/HILLMAN%20IMP%206X13%20ML1360.jpg
>
> Would you keep the front of the Mini and the back
> of the Imp and end up with two engines and no trunk
> or vice versa and have no engines and two trunks?
>
> I'll get me coat...

Interestingly, those were the days--when little cars really did get the fuel
economy to which we only aspire today, were a LOT more fun, and an average
owner could readily accomplish most of the maintenance by himself...

[Peter Dohm]

"Curt Fennell" > wrote in message
.. .
> The Mini-Imp http://www.mini-imp.com/ looks like an interesting
> project, but it has the scent of something too good to be true.
>
> Does anyone know anything about them?
>
> Thanks,
> Curt
> --
> "Captain Curt" Fennell

Not really an answer to the question, because I know so little about them;
but here is a link in case anyone on the group doesn't remember what they
were: http://www.mini-imp.com/

Peter

[Peter Dohm]

"Peter Dohm" > wrote in message
...
> "Curt Fennell" > wrote in message
> .. .
>> The Mini-Imp http://www.mini-imp.com/ looks like an interesting
>> project, but it has the scent of something too good to be true.
>>
>> Does anyone know anything about them?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Curt
>> --
>> "Captain Curt" Fennell
>
> Not really an answer to the question, because I know so little about them;
> but here is a link in case anyone on the group doesn't remember what they
> were: http://www.mini-imp.com/
>
> Peter
>
OOOooopps!!

How did I miss reading the top line.

The little bird received something approaching rave reviews initially, IRRC.

However, I have no idea how it may have stood the test of time, not do I
have any idea of the skill level required of the pilot--and that can be
important.

Peter

[Brian Whatcott]

Peter Dohm wrote:
> "bod43" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 10 Nov, 00:48, Curt Fennell >
>> wrote:
>>> The Mini-Imphttp://www.mini-imp.com/looks like an interesting
>>> project, but it has the scent of something too good to be true.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know anything about them?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Curt
>> Sounds terrible.
>>
>> Mini -
>> http://theblogpound.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/austin-mini-cooper-sport-red-f-lr.jpg
>>
>> Imp - http://www.comp.co.uk/gallery/pics/HILLMAN%20IMP%206X13%20ML1360.jpg
>>
>> Would you keep the front of the Mini and the back
>> of the Imp and end up with two engines and no trunk
>> or vice versa and have no engines and two trunks?
>>
>> I'll get me coat...
>
> Interestingly, those were the days--when little cars really did get the fuel
> economy to which we only aspire today, were a LOT more fun, and an average
> owner could readily accomplish most of the maintenance by himself...
>
>
>

I think this is more like what he had in mind: the Mini-Jem.
http://www.minijem.plus.com/jemdevs/p1.html
This was a plastic body on Mini mechanicals - lots of fun,
but SMALLER than a mini and relatively hard to get into.

The Mini was everywhere in the sixties - the choice of debutantes,
boy-racers and the economy minded - a masterpiece!
But the E-type (XKE) was more beautiful than any coupe before or
(probably) since, I think.. Brian W

[Brian Whatcott]

Peter Dohm wrote:
> "Curt Fennell".. wrote The Mini-Imp

>> http://www.mini-imp.com/ looks
>> like an interesting project...
>> Curt

>...
>...here is a link:
> http://www.mini-imp.com/ ...
> Peter


Huh?

[Peter Dohm]

"brian whatcott" > wrote in message
...
> Peter Dohm wrote:
>> "Curt Fennell".. wrote The Mini-Imp
>
>>> http://www.mini-imp.com/ looks
>>> like an interesting project...
>>> Curt
>
> >...
>>...here is a link: http://www.mini-imp.com/ ...
>> Peter
>
>
> Huh?

I try not to do anything that stupid too often...