Description
• Iconic Daimler V8 250 with the legendary 2. 5-litre Daimler V8 designed by Edward Turner
• May be regarded as an older professional restoration
• Comfortable automatic transmission, ideal for relaxed classic driving
• Timeless Grey configuration with original interior
• Belgian registration documents
The Daimler V8 250 is among the most refined British sporting saloons of the 1960s, combining the elegant Jaguar Mk2 bodywork with the exclusive Daimler V8. The compact 2, 548 cc engine, designed by Edward Turner, is renowned for its exceptional tractability, distinctive note and refinement.
This 1965 example can be considered an older professional restoration and presents with an authentic and honest-looking appearance. The automatic transmission enhances the comfortable and luxurious character of this Daimler, ideal for long distances and classic events.
The vehicle carries Belgian registration documents.
Our Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared a report including the following.
Technical data
• Make: Daimler
• Model: V8 250
• Year: 1965
• First registration: 30/ 06/ 1965
• Engine: 2, 548 cc V8
• Transmission: Automatic
• Colour: Grey
• Mileage: 61, 087 km (odometer reading – see our video on km/ miles for oldtimers)
• Chassis number: 1A20358BW
• Driving position: Left-hand drive
• Documents: Belgian registration documents
Condition and remarks
Bodywork & paint
• Older restoration
• Repainted
• Overall condition: reasonable
• Scratches and normal signs of use
• Locally lifting filler on the right sill
• Rust blisters present in places
• Small paint defects scattered
Underside
• Surface rust
• Original condition acceptable (older restoration)
• Oil, gearbox and rear axle leaks
Tyres
• To be replaced
• Old (year 1993)
Interior & carpets
• Original interior
• Normal signs of use
• Worn carpets
Chassis number
• Original and clearly legible
• Location: scuttle panel locking crossmember
Engine bay & mechanics
• Engine: good older restoration
• Engine mounts to be replaced
• Aged cooling hoses
• Fluids and maintenance: well documented
• Battery in good condition, still usable for a few years
• Automatic gearbox operates correctly
• Brakes operate correctly
• Handbrake: repair needed (not functional)
• Electrical installation:
– Horn works
– Windscreen wipers work
– Heating works
– Dash instruments work
• Lighting: repair needed (license plate light not functional)
• Axles & suspension operate correctly
Documentation present
• Belgian registration documents
To be viewed at Oldtimerfarm
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Additional videos:
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Oldtimers mileage videos: - details above
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Reference ch358bw
Make Daimler
Model V8 250 '65
Type Saloon
Year of construction 1965
KM 61091 km
Cubic capacity 2548
Gearbox Automatic
Driving: Left-hand drive
Chassis number 1A20358BW
Price € 24, 950
