Highlights
- 2.5-litre V8 with 3-speed Borg Warner automatic transmission
- Finished in factory-correct dark blue with red leather interior
- Believed original engine and gearbox
- Webasto full-length sunroof present
- Accompanied by extensive paperwork, invoices, MOTs, and tax discs
- Historic registration, MOT and tax exempt
The Appeal
The Daimler 250 V8 combined the elegance of the Jaguar Mk2 body with the smooth and compact Edward Turner-designed V8 engine, delivering refinement and charm in equal measure. This 1969 example presents as a well-preserved and maintained classic, showing signs of honest age while retaining strong mechanical character.
The factory-correct deep blue paintwork contrasts attractively with the red leather interior, offering a timeless and quintessentially British specification. With its factory automatic transmission, wire wheels, and Webasto roof, this is a usable and stylish classic ready for enjoyment.
History and Paperwork
- UK-supplied example, built January 1969
- Delivered new via Henlys of London
- V5C present in current keeper’s name
- Daimler Heritage Trust certificate included
- Numerous historic MOT certificates and tax discs visible
- Selection of invoices for historical maintenance work visible in documentation
- Old tax discs
- Factory specification as shown in photos
The Condition
- Repainted in dark blue, originally believed to have been maroon
- Minor bubbling around lower arches and rear quarters visible in photographs
- Chrome brightwork complete and well-presented for its age
- Webasto sunroof present and fits correctly
- Wire wheels appear in good cosmetic condition
- Red leather upholstery shows wear consistent with the car’s age but remains complete
- Dashboard complete, with all original gauges and switchgear
- Wood veneer presents acceptably with some light ageing and wear
- Original steering wheel and period-correct radio unit fitted
- Underside appears solid with surface corrosion visible but no noted structural concerns
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre V8 engine starts and runs
- Automatic gearbox engages and drives
- The engine was completely rebuilt by the V8 specialist mechanic Russ Carpenter and the gearbox was overhauled by a specialist company at the same time
- No major mechanical faults or issues visible from documentation or current presentation
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