Description
1957 Daimler One-0-Four Sportsman saloon, reg. no. TXW 680.
This very rare luxury four-light saloon was the top of the Daimler range from the mid-1950s and cost over £3, 000 new (twice the price of a new Jaguar). It is believed that they only built less than 70 of them and only a handful survive. It is fitted with 3. 5 litre straight six engine with a Westlake alloy head and HD6 carbs and uprated cam and higher compression which delivers 33% ( approx 138 BHP) more power than the previous Daimler Regency model. The brakes were also uprated with hydraulic rears and servo assistance. The handsome American influence four light body was built by Mulliner, Birmingham and has the fashionable at the time wrap around rear screen and rear spats . It is attractively finished finished in two tone silver with red leather upholstery and has the rare 'Dan Dare' style silver instrument cluster which was previously only fitted to the Daimler Regency ladies model.
The previous owner purchased it at auction from the Jaguar Land Rover Trust Collection in August 2023 for £14, 000. He subsequently spent £25, 000 on restoring it (bills on file). It was then sent to the well known Daimler Specialist Robert Grinter who has totally rebuilt the engine, fitted a new radiator, overhauled the carbs, rebuilt the fuel pump, replaced the oil seals in the fluid flywheel, fitted new front wheel bearings, overhauled the brakes and other service items. The work totalled approximately £15, 000 and the car is now running very well. This is a rare opportunity to buy a well sorted sporting Daimler saloon which has had over £40, 000 spent on it in the last few years. It is supplied with a V5, large history file with bills, handbook and related ephemera and boot mounted original tool case. (Subject to 12% buyers' premium inclusive of VAT)
Auction will take place on Saturday 12th September commencing at 10am.
Presale Viewing Available: Thursday 10th September 2pm - 5pm, Friday 11th September 9am - 5pm and morning of the sale from 9am
