Descrizione
Finished in gleaming red , complimented with contrasting silver grey hide interior. Sitting on chrome wire wheels , very impressive , Supplied new to the United Kingdom in right-hand-drive configuration and understood to have been registered new in May 1960, this Dart is fitted with the four-speed manual transmission with synchromesh on the top three gears. She was treated to an engine overhaul in the early 2000s, the Daimler has also been repainted in the Bright Red hue in c. 2007, with complementary Grey leather interior upholstery. Sensibly upgraded with rack-and-pinion steering, electric fan and servo-assisted braking. While residing in the previous long-term ownership between 2008 and 2022, the SP250 was also provided with a new hood trimmed in Black, new radiator, and a stainless-steel exhaust system with balance pipe, providing much improved exhaust note. Acquired by the vendor, a former Daimler engineer, from the long-term previous custodian, the Dart has been treated to a brake overhaul and engine servicing since purchase. Displayed at the 2022 Daimler & Lanchester Owners Club International Rally in York, '245 LNW' is fitted with chrome wire-wheels (including a wire spare wheel) and is accompanied by a hood bag and tonneau cover, both trimmed in White. Supplied with a paperwork file that contains an original owner's handbook, service manual, a collection of previous MOTs and invoices, and a current V5C document. With 2, 650 Daimler SP250s produced, it is believed that fewer than 700 of these stylish sports cars survive today making this one of the rarest but affordable British classic cars available. So cool .
