Highlights
- Low mileage example, with just 46k on the clock
- Very well maintained, with excellent mechanical health
- Just 4 former recorded keepers
- A fine showcase of classic luxury, and comfort
- Gorgeous Golden Sands exterior, with a striking red interior
The Appeal
Following its acquisition of Daimler, Jaguar was met with demand for a replacement for the Daimler Conquest, and thus the Daimler 2.5 V8 was born. Visually similar to the Jaguar Mark II, the 2.5 V8 would essentially merge Jaguar’s sleek platform, with Daimler’s highly praised Turner 2.5L V8 drivetrain.
Later, the 2.5 would receive a light facelift, in the form of new slimline bumpers, interior updates, and light mechanical revisions, such as the addition of an alternator, and twin air-cleaners. This would of course be designated as the Daimler V8-250, which stood as the greatest combination of Jaguar’s sleek coachwork, and Daimler’s impressive engineering.
Today, the Daimler V8-250 still stands as a rather significant vehicle in British motoring history, as both one of the first Jaguar-based Daimler vehicles, and also as the last to feature a Daimler engine. As a result, and thanks to their impressive performance & comfort even by today's standards, the V8-250 remains incredibly desirable.
This particular example is a superb showcase of both marque’s input, proudly boasting a gorgeous colour combination, luxurious interior, sleek coachwork, and fantastic mechanical health. If you’re looking to cruise around in style, this well-maintained Daimler V8-250 is a truly fantastic option, and should be snapped up right away.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered on the 2nd of May, 1968
- Low mileage example, with just 46k covered
- Only four recorded former keepers
- Owned by the current keeper since April 2018
- Registered as a historic vehicle, therefore tax & MOT exempt
- Comes with a great collection of history & sundries, including:
- Invoices detailing maintenance & repairs
- Maintenance diagrams & resources
- The original service handbooks
- The current V5C document
- Ready to be enjoyed, and ideal for collectors
The Condition
- Very well preserved interior, offering plenty of lavish comfort with only the expected light signs of wear
- Finished with beautiful red leather upholstery, adorned with wooden detailing
- Equipped with a vintage-style new DAB radio (the original can be supplied)
- A superb showcase of British coachbuilding
- Finished with Golden Sands metallic paintwork
- Equipped with 15” wire-spoke wheels, with matching spinners
- Presented in excellent overall exterior condition, with the expected signs of age to show, including light bubbling, and thin paintwork to the nearside wing
- The current keeper informs us the chassis, crows feet and jacking points are all in good order
- Incredibly well presented for its age, and guaranteed to turn heads
The Mechanics
- Powered by a 2548cc V8, paired with a three-speed automatic gearbox
- Well maintained example, with plenty of history noting the likes of:
- New stainless steel valves, with new valve guides and seals
- A stainless exhaust system
- Electronic ignition
- Poly-bushed and powder-coated front suspension
- Carburettor sonic cleaning, and rebuild
- A spin-on oil filter assembly
- A new diff pinion oil seal
- Runs and drives brilliantly, with working kick-down and smooth performance
- Performs well on today’s roads, with plenty of power to use
Summary
This Daimler V8-250 presents a fantastic opportunity to secure a great merger of Jaguar’s sleek coachwork, with Daimler’s legendary V8 drivetrain. The vehicle has been brilliantly preserved over the years, and now offers fantastic mechanical health, a very respectable exterior, and a delightfully opulent interior. There’s also plenty of history to note, significant recent maintenance, and a very impressive low mileage figure to enjoy.
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