Highlights
- Smart B Spec car with earlier ‘whisker’ chrome flashes
- Owned by the current keeper for 27 years
- Comprehensive older restoration by marque specialists
- Upgraded with rack and pinion steering and anti-tramp modifications
- Recent gearbox rebuild and in May 2025 a full service
- Large history file of work including owner and workshop manuals
- MOT until May 2026
The Appeal
Daimler’s SP250 is one of the era’s most interesting classics. Innovative fibreglass bodywork, distinctive design and that lovely Turner V8 make these characterful and immersive alternatives to more common Triumph and MG rivals.
Confusion over the name, niggling early issues and later politics kept production to just 2,654 cars, so the SP250 is also very rare. Later cars like this one were re-engineered by Jaguar to provide a stiffer chassis that addressed those early problems.
This car was first registered in early 1962 and has been with the current keeper since 1997. During his extended ownership, the car has been extensively restored by marque specialists. It features an upgrade to rack and pinion steering and anti-tramp modifications. Alongside regular servicing, most recently in May 2025, the car has received a recent gearbox rebuild and new clutch. It is fitted with a stainless steel exhaust and Kenlowe fan.
The car is said to drive very well. It is always reassuring to find an older classic with a voluntary MOT - this car’s runs to May 2026. A great and very usable example of these practical and distinctive 2+2 V8 roadsters.
The vendor says:
An enjoyable drive with a wonderful sound of the V8 engine . Practical with rear seats (small) and a good sized boot.”
History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 10th January 1962
- Two registered keepers
- Current keeper since April 1997
- Previously painted red which was changed in April 1980
- Extensive history file from current keeper’s purchase
- Professionally restored and upgraded during current keeper’s tenure
- Much of this work was by a marque specialist
- Some history from Daimler technician who worked on car in 1964
- Owner’s advice manual and workshop manual as shown
- 2 sets of keys
- Less than 5,000 miles covered by current keeper
- Heritage Certificate available
- Voluntary MOT valid until 11th May 2026 with advisories to note
- Regularly serviced by current keeper including May 2025
- Recent gearbox rebuild and new clutch
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Recent welding to steering rack mounts
The Condition
- Fibreglass bodywork finished in white in good general condition
- There are some localised, cosmetic points to note to bodywork and paintwork as shown
- Doors and other panels fit well as shown in photos
- B Spec car that features earlier de-bumpered ‘whisker’ frontal look
- Minor evidence of crazing which is common on fibreglass-bodied car of this age
- Black folding hood in good working condition according to seller
- Body off chassis repairs in 2002 with recent welding to steering rack mounts
- Steel wheels with matching spare and smart factory hub caps
- Original seats with age-related wear and patina in black with white piping
- Front seat foam recently replaced
- Rear seat has a repair to a section of the leather
- Black carpets replaced during current ownership
- Dashboard refurbished since vendor acquired car
- All switches and instruments working according to seller
- Fitted with Motolita wood steering wheel and front seat belts fitted
- Tyres appear in very good order
- Versatile 2+2 layout with small rear seats and decent sized boot
- No structural advisories on current MOT
The Mechanics
- Torquey 140bhp 2.5-litre V8 ‘Turner’ engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Factory standard engine specification
- Engine runs and drives very smoothly we are told
- Oil pressure perfect at start up but drops off when hot as is common on older engines
- Vendor says that there is no audible signs of bearing wear
- Gearbox recently rebuilt by Hardy Engineering
- New clutch fitted
- Rack and Pinion steering upgrade
- Anti-Tramp upgrade
- Stainless steel exhaust
- Kenlowe fan
- Minor advisories to note on current MOT
- No reported running or driving issues except as noted above
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