Description
Daimler 2. 5 V8
SALOON (1965) : pure British elegance
If you are looking for far more than a mere classic car, this 1965 Daimler 2. 5 V8 is for you. It does not merely cruise; it tells a era. It is a saloon with character, rare, elegant, and wonderfully pleasant to drive.
Under the bonnet, a 2. 5 L V8 (around 140 bhp) paired with a Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic: smoothness, ease and mechanical nobility are on the agenda.
Inside, you are greeted by a hushed and distinguished ambience: blue leather upholstery redone, lacquered veneer panelling, whisper-quiet operation… a true rolling lounge in the English mould.
More than a vehicle, this Daimler is a philosophy of the “slow classic”. It does not seek to impress, but to charm with its refinement and discretion. An Jaguar Mk2 at heart, but with an exclusive Daimler engine that gives it its own identity.
Imagine a late summer afternoon, golden light on the bodywork of a blue‑grey gleam, leather lightly warmed by the sun, and the muffled purr of the V8 ready to take you on a timeless journey…
Key features:
Make / Model: Daimler 250 V8 SALOON
Year: 1965
Engine: Daimler V8 2, 548 cc
Power: About 140 bhp
Gearbox: Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic
Mileage: 31, 600 km not guaranteed
(odometer 5 digits)
Body: 4-door saloon
Exterior colour: Blue-grey
Interior: Blue leather redone –
lacquered panelling
V5/ CV: Normal
MOT: OK less than a year old and will be renewed for sale.
Former coachbuilder, the current owner has personally maintained it and holds a number of invoices related to the restoration of the vehicle:
- Chrome fully redone
- Upholstery new
- Paint redone in 2022 (close to its original colour)
A living, elegant and respected car that draws admiring glances without ever raising its voice. An invitation to travel back in time, for discerning enthusiasts of British charm
