1969 Daimler 250 V8 Saloon
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Highlights
- Rare factory-correct Sable with beige leather
- One of the last 200 V8-250s built
- One registered keeper to 2007
- Restored in 2010 with sparing use since
- Recent extensive mechanical recommissioning
- Ideal touring car with power steering and auto box
The Appeal
The popularity of the original Mk2 shape saw it remain in production even after the XJ6 arrived in showrooms. The Daimler version was in particular demand as there was no V8 option on the new car.
This V8-250 was one of the very last built and left the factory with the desirable power steering and automatic gearbox options. That makes it particularly suitable for road trips and classic car tours where these cars offer a relaxing and very comfortable experience. It is finished in Sable, a colour popular rare on a V8-250 but popular with the XJ6. William Lyons famously selected his own XJ6 in Sable.
The first keeper retained the car to 2007 and the current one acquired it August 2023 as a project requiring light recommissioning. In between, it was restored, which meant the recent work was limited to mechanical fettling.
Today it shows some signs of age inside and out but, thanks to that recommissioning work, arrives with the buyer in good mechanical health and ready for new adventures.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1969
- First keeper retained the car to 2007
- Seven registered keepers
- BMIHT certificate dated 22nd August 2023 confirms current colour scheme is factory correct
- Chassis number 5587 with final RHD chassis number being 5780
- Factory fitted with power steering and automatic gearbox
- Purchased in August 2023 as a non-runner/driver
- Majority of its life spent in dry storage
- Comprehensive history file with every registered keeper listed
- Documented respray in 2010 shown in photographs
- Further work undertaken in 2014 recorded in invoices
- Recently recommissioned including service to engine and gearbox
- Numerous invoices and photos in the history file
- New MOT showing and no advisories
- MOT records show mileage of 40,799 miles in 2007
- Now showing 46,044 miles
- Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Recent recommissioning:
- Front callipers
- Engine oil filter adaptor
- Brake lines both hard and flexible
- Fuel pump
- Fuel tank overhaul
- Fuel sender
- All coolant hoses
- Thermostat
- Fuel filter
- Water pump gasket
- Radiator recore and overhaul
- Carburettor rebuild and retune
- Rear jacking points welded
- Major engine service
- Automatic gearbox service
The Condition
- Older restoration retaining its factory correct Sable paintwork and beige leather
- Some marks and deterioration visible to bodywork visible in photographs
- Small areas of surface corrosion on the body in common places
- Slight bubbling on the lower of the rear doors
- Front right upper wheel arch flare has small amount of bubbling
- Chassis appears to be solid with no advisories on last MOT and recent welding
- Complete and generally tidy unmodified interior with some signs of age
- Original leather interior with individual bench-style Daimler front seats
- Leather shows some signs of age visible in photographs including crack to front base
- Some cracking on the veneers but complete and generally presentable
- Described by seller as comfortable and relaxing to drive to drive
- Usefully fitted with factory power steering system
The Mechanics
- Well regarded 140bhp ‘Turner’ 2,548cc V8 engine
- Factory optional 3spd automatic gearbox recently serviced
- Vendor reports that the engine runs well and gearbox changes smoothly
- Recent recommissioning so now in good serviceable mechanical condition
- Extensive mechanical overhaul as detailed above
- Recently replaced the steering tie rods and adjusted the play in the steering box sector shaft
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1969
- Make Daimler
- Model 250 V8
- Colour Brown
- Odometer 46,044 Miles
- Engine size 2548
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Milton Keynes
- Location Northamptonshire
- Country United Kingdom
14
bids
from 11
bidders
- ni•••• £7,501 10/05/24
- ll•••• £6,000 10/05/24
- Mi•••• £5,500 10/05/24
- ll•••• £5,000 10/05/24
- MP•••• £4,600 10/05/24
- ll•••• £4,500 09/05/24
- st•••• £4,100 09/05/24
- a8•••• £4,000 06/05/24
- an•••• £3,600 05/05/24
- jo•••• £3,400 05/05/24
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