Yes Andy potentially a great car........I used to rally a modified Imp Sport. As you said a bored out block and worked head, I think Weber carburettors with the exhaust system running across the back. Really good car to work on. The engine just rolled out of the back.
Unfortunately the...
There will be a bigger news story because of the eBike headline.......eBikes are relatively new to the media.
When I lived in London some years ago a jogger was hit and killed by a skateboarder in Hyde Park...no motorisation but headline news.
Andy my experience of Hillman Imps was 25mph would...
Can really recommend this one from ChainReaction
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lifeline-x-tools-home-mechanic-workstand-inc-mat/rp-prod133219
Heavy duty and no problem with an eMTB inc battery. Currently on offer.