1968 Daimler V8 250
Only 3,000 miles on
reconditioned engine; sympathetically restored and repainted in 2012/13; power
steering; stainless steel exhausts; ready to enjoy
Launched in
1962, the Daimler V8 was instantly distinguished from its Jaguar Mk2 siblings by
the traditional Daimler fluted grille and was initially only available with a
bench front seat and 3-speed automatic box. It was updated in 1967 with
reclining front seats, slimmer bumpers, dynamo rather than alternator charging,
a heated rear screen and various other upgrades, this model being known as the
V8 250 rather than the 2.5 V8.
Otherwise
identical to the Mk2, it featured all round disc brakes, independent front
suspension and a Panhard rod located live rear axle. With 140bhp and 155lbft of
torque on tap from its magnificently smooth and sonorous V8, the Daimler was
capable of 115mph. It was also said to enjoy superior chassis dynamics to its
Jaguar siblings thanks to its more favourable weight distribution due to the
lighter engine.
First registered in September
1968, this attractive V8 250 comes with various invoices attesting to upkeep
over the last 30+ years. An album of photos shows that it was sympathetically
restored in 2012/13 which included a bare metal repaint, new carpets and a new
headlining. In 2016 it was fitted with a fully reconditioned engine supplied by
Dartford Rebore of Kent at a cost of £3,000 since when the car has only covered
around 3,000 miles.
Finished in Golden Sand
with a nicely mellowed tan leather interior, it has the desirable option of
power steering which makes parking a doddle. Fitted with stainless steel
exhausts at some point in the past, it also comes with an original owner’s
handbook.
In the current ownership for the
last six years, it is said to drive beautifully and has certainly been starting
promptly and running sweetly as we have moved it around on site, with good 40psi
oil pressure. Although it no longer needs one, it has an MOT until March 2023
with no advisories recorded. A very genuine car all round, it is ready for a new
owner to enjoy right away.
For more
information contact James on 07970 309907 or email james.dennison@brightwells.com
Reg No: WGU733G
Chassis Number: P1K3642BW
Engine Number: 7K3768
Engine Size: 2548CC
Docs: V5C; old style V5; MOT March 2023 with no advisories; 5 old MOTs; invoices; restoration photos; handbook
Sale Section & Buyers Premium (ex VAT): Car 12%, Minimum £150
Estimate: £17,500-19,500
Lot 342
Lot ended
Thursday 23/06/2022
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