Early Imp Vans were called "Commer Vans", and first appeared in November '65 (introduced in September). Production continued to July 1970. In four years and eight months a total of 18,194 were manufactured.
The market for small vans was quite large in Britain (as they fell into a loophole in the tax laws), and all the British manufacturers were represented in this sector. Therefore the Commer Van version of the Imp was put on the market as early as possible, costing £408 including taxes.
The Commer Imp Van in Mark I form has no fancy grille. It had a nice dashboard. It was Spartan and sturdy like a working car might be: only one swivelling quarter light, only one sun visor, no carpet, no temp gauge, no cardboard in the front compartment, thick wheels, stronger bumpers, etc.
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