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Discover a unique, fascinating, and high-performing car: the DRW Imp.
This charming 1964 sport racer became the UK national hill climb champion in 1969 after competing in numerous circuit events, including the famous Guards Trophy and Goodwood. It was the brainchild of two former Lotus engineers who applied Chapman’s beloved principles of lightness and efficiency to this little rocket.

The result: an ingenious spaceframe chassis suspended on Lotus 23 double wishbones suspensions, fitted with legendary magnesium Wobbly wheels, and powered by the extraordinary Imp engine—renowned for its lightness, cutting-edge design for the era, and unmatched specific output.

In this case, the engine has been prepared by the wizard Shrigley Engineering: a 1150cc full-race unit producing 129HP (see dyno sheet). Paired with a Jack Knight 4-speed dog box optimized with LSD, this little terror weighs just 380kg and can give much bigger cars a run for their money.

For example, at the 2019 Guards Trophy at Silverstone, it finished 3rd in its class (up to 1600cc), ahead of several Lotus 23Bs and only 2 seconds lap time behind the overall winner. With the renewed "up-to-1150cc" category, this car is a potential winner.

This sport racer is in perfect condition and “ready on the button.” It comes with a valid FIA HTP until 31th Dec 2026. The DRW has been invited twice to the Goodwood Revival and once to the Members’ Meeting. Extremely competitive and very rare, it’s highly attractive to major event organizers.

Delivered with period race results documentation, a complete set of bodywork molds, and several parts (suspension jigs, etc.), this is a unique opportunity to race among legends at an affordable price—with a unique and distinctive character.

This eye catcher is visible on appointment 1h15min from Brussels, Belgium.

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