Category Archives: IMP (International Motor Products)

Plastic Cars Are Here – Westways Magazine: July, 1952

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Geoff HackerMay 25, 2020

“The other day I had a thrilling ride in an amazing car. The car was the Lancer, built in Costa Mesa by Eric Irwin. We scooted around 90 degree corners at 50 miles per hour with negligible side-sway, over … Continue reading →

Presenting the IMP – Lost Fiberglass Car From The 1940’s

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Geoff HackerJune 3, 2020

Hi Gang… Who can’t show a bit of affection for a fiberglass car called an “Imp?” You know… if I would have created a car, the name of it would have been something glorious – something memorable – something fantabulous … Continue reading →

The Little Car With The Big Future – R. Stanley Griffin’s 1949 “lMP” – A “Devil” of a Car

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 25, 2020

Hi Gang… What in the world is an “IMP?” I’ve often seen mention of this car in automobile encyclopedias, but I’ve never seen one and never found literature concerning the car – until recently – in the hands of automobile … Continue reading →

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