The Imp was impressively designed. Some cool touches were a pneumatic throttle linkage (up until 1966) and a hinged rear window. Unfortunately, it was rushed to market before it could be fully sorted and early cars were wholly unreliable.
The seller bought this car last weekend at an auction. He is under the impression that it runs, but hasn't tried to start it. He was told by the owner that it spent most of its life being towed behind an RV, which would explain the tow bar and auxiliary lights. It has an aftermarket air conditioning unit, which is something I've never seen in an Imp before. It also has a Lafayette CB radio and some gizmo mounted where an aftermarket tach might be mounted, but looking nothing like any tach I've ever seen. (Anybody know what that is?)This is one of those borderline cars. It's in tough shape, but not a complete wreck. If you have the time, money and ambition (lots of each), it could be restored. Or, if you have an Imp, it could be a very good parts car. (Personally, I'd love to see it restored.)
Located in Hewitt, TX, click here to see the eBay listing.