Highlights
- Manual transmission
- Original interior
- Some spare parts included
The Appeal
Closely related to Jaguar’s Mark II, the Daimler 2½ litre V8 takes that successful fast executive saloon and treats it to a V8 engine, making it something quite special. Externally one of the few differences is the fluted radiator grille, a long standing feature of Daimlers, harking back to the early days of motoring when Daimlers featured extra cooling fins atop their radiators.
This particular V8 appears to be largely original, with an interior which requires work but remains pleasingly undisturbed. The sumptuous leather seats look like they may be revivable and the veneered dashboard is untouched.
The car comes with spare parts, including a pair of S.U. carburettors, a bonnet and some carpet pieces, which will help with its restoration. In all, it appears to be a relatively undoubting project which deserves to be undertaken.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 13th September 1967
- Daimler 2.5 Litre V8 and 250 Saloon Service Manual
- Road Tax and MOT exempt
- The car comes with a selection of spare parts
- Chassis number 1A13346BN
The Interior
- Beautifully original interior
- Generously proportioned front seats
- Richly patinated leather, which is likely to be original to the car
- Walnut dashboard, with excellent grain patterns
- Static front seat belts fitted
- The leather would benefit from a clean
- The carpets are stained throughout
- Door cards appear clean and tidy
- The dashboard veneer is cracked in place and the lacquer is damaged, but it appears to be restorable
- Period radio still fitted
- Full set of gauges and switches
- Wood-rimmed steering wheel
- The headlining is stained but appears securely fitted
- Spacious boot to the rear
- Some of the boot lining is missing
- Some spare carpets are included
The Exterior
- Sleek saloon styling
- Daimler fluted grille
- The body panels look generally straight, with good shut lines
- Metallic paint
- The paintwork is worn, chipped and flaking in places
- There is a little bubbling along the lower edges of the doors
- Scratches and damaged areas throughout
- The chrome all appears to be present and correct, but pitted throughout
- Bumpers free from dents and damage
- Bonnet louvres taped shut to protect the engine bay
- Underneath, the body looks to be in good condition from what we could see
- There is surface corrosion throughout
- The wire wheels look good, with a few spots of corrosion
- Matching set of four Bridgestone tyres
- Spare bonnet included
- Rear wheel arch spats included but not fitted
The Mechanics
- 2,548cc V8 engine
- Manual transmission
- Four-speed manual transmission
- The engine bay appears fairly original
- Downdraught carburettor fitted
- Original S.U. carburettors included
- There is a little surface corrosion in places
- Underneath, the exhaust and suspension components are corroded
- A selection of spares comes with the car, including a pair of coil springs
Summary
A great basis for a restoration project, which appears to be in largely useable condition. It will make a fine executive saloon once completed.
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