1966 Daimler 2.5 V8

Highlights

Restored and resprayed in 2020
Appealing Old English White over burgundy leather
Very usable automatic Daimler V8
Gearbox replaced in November 2023

The Appeal

Buying the historic Daimler business was all about creating extra production capacity for Jaguar. But it came with a bonus: the brilliant Turner-engineered 2.5litre V8 engine.

Jaguar wasted no time dropping it into the Mk2 body to create the upmarket 2.5 V8. Despite its many charms, just 18,000 V8s were built over seven years. Today these cars are emerging from the shadow of the Mk2. With their automatic gearboxes and smooth engines they make very comfortable and relaxing classic touring cars.

This lovely Old English White 1966 2.5 V8 would do that perfectly. It has been very sparingly used since a restoration in 2020 and comes to market in good order. The gearbox was replaced in November 2023, just a few miles ago. There is scope to fettle the burgundy interior lightly, but it is very presentable.

Usable and stylish, this is a chance to discover these increasingly popular Mk2 variants.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 2nd March 1966
Chassis records confirm the car is an original early 1966 Borg Warner gearbox car
Previously painted bronze which was resprayed white in October 2020
Eight registered keepers
Vendor acquired the car in October 2023 but is now selling due to poor health
Gearbox replaced in November 2023
Last MOT expired 22nd May 2023 with 80,395 miles showing on test
Minor advisories on last MOT test but none were structural
Car has covered less than 200 miles since last MOT test
MOT records show very sparing use since since 2007
Restored in 2020 with MOT records indicating car has only covered a few hundred miles since
Current mileage is 80,568

The Conditon

Resprayed in 2020 in Old English White which continues to present well
Small localised area of deterioration in paint to offside front wing
Bodywork presents well with good panel fit and arches and sills in good order
No structural advisories on latest MOT
Chromework is complete and presents well
Boot floor finished in white indicating extensive respray and in solid condition
Steel factory wheels also finished in OEW with matching spare wheel
Burgundy leather interior in fair and presentable condition with some patina
Front seats retrimmed to factory specification and fitted with Britax seat belts
Rear seats said to be original and showing some wear and small patch repair
Burgundy carpets in similarly lightly patinated but presentable condition
Walnut veneer trim looks smart but with local areas of deterioration visible in photographs
Modern Clarion stereo fitted
Headlight mesh guards supplied with car
Hand controls currently fitted but will be removed prior to sale

The Mechanics

2,548cc ‘Turner’ V8 developing around 140bhp
Stainless steel exhaust
Recently replaced 3spd automatic gearbox
Vendor says the car runs and drives very well

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