I have worked as a mechanic for 21 years, with six of those working exclusively on vehicle breakdowns at Heathrow (London) airport for British Airways. 9 out of 10 vehicle fires i attended was caused by faulty starter motors or wiring to them. If your starter is getting slow, noisy or sticking change it they may be expensive but not compared to the value of your Imperial. Neil Thorpe (Now smooth running) EFI 82 black imp