It was a works car

This ex-works Hillman Imp (FRW 304C) was built in September 1965 and competed in a series of international rallies in 1967, starting with the Monte Carlo Rally in the hands of Peter Harper and Robin Turvey. Andrew Cowan then used it in the Tulip and Alpine rallies before it was converted to Group 6 trim ahead of the 1967 RAC Rally, when it was due to be driven by racer Gerry Birrell. Unfortunately, the rally was cancelled just before the start after the outbreak of foot and mouth disease.