Built from 1959 to 1964 the Daimler SP250, or Dart, featured the 2.5 litre V8 super-smooth engine, which propelled the car at a respectable rate owing to its lightweight fiberglass body.
Only 2,654 Daimler Darts left the production line so it certainly has rarity on its side and has become very collectable in recent years.
Fully restored when the current owner purchased it in 1993 with 9,100 on the odometer the mileage now shows 19,269*, so it is assumed that the odometer was zeroed during its restoration.
The History and Paperwork
First registered in 1960
Fully restored in 1988 by previous enthusiast owner
Documented notes on the extent of the restoration
Purchased by the current owner in 1993, since which time it has been used very sparingly and was displayed and stored in a larger collection
MOT and Road Tax exempt
Valuable registration number
Some receipts for servicing and works through the years
1 key
Acquired by the current vendor in 1993, the car is in good condition throughout and is only being offered up for auction due to the need to reduce the size of the collection.
Since 1993 the car has been mainly dry stored with no exposure to the elements, but run and maintained regularly to keep everything working nicely
The Interior
Cream leather interior with contrasting blue carpets
Interior shows signs of wear and tear throughout the cabin but is in overall very good condition and just needs some cleaning and tidying up
Nice leather seats with no rips or tears
No cracks to dashboard
Interior trim in good condition throughout
All gauges and dials work
Hood and tonneau cover replaced during restoration
Hood interior needs a good clean but appears to have no damage
Door cards all good
Carpets in good condition
Complete and original interior
All electrics and functions are reported to be working correctly
The interior is in good overall original condition though it would benefit from some cleaning and tidying up in places. There is a smart period Mota-Lita steering wheel which adds to the classic ambiance of this great 60’s roadster.
The Exterior
Originally Cream, the car was completely stripped and resprayed in Green with cellulose paint
Original wire wheels are all present and could do with a good clean to get them back to their best
Good tyres at each corner
Few small scratches and crazing present on the fibreglass body in places
Badges and external trim all present with pretty good chrome showing some very light surface pitting and light corrosion
Slight damage to the door jamb by the latch
Clean engine bay
Few rubber door seals need reattaching
Underneath appears good, clean and solid
Hood fits well and opens and closes without fuss
Lights all work and are free from any cracks or damage
Clean and dry boot area containing the correct spare wheel, original toolkit and jack.
The chrome section of the dash has got some pitting appearing
The car presents extremely well having sat in a dry stored position as part of a larger collection for the last 30 years, with little exposure to the elements.
The Mechanics
2.5 litre V8 engine
4-speed manual transmission
Rack and pinion steering fitted
All major components stripped down and rebuilt
Garaged for the last 30 years
The vendor advises that the car is in excellent mechanical shape, starting and driving very well with no major issues to report or advise.
Having sat in a collection for many years the vendor advises that a change of oils and fluids would be prudent but otherwise the car is ready to drive away.
The Summary
A nice genuine and increasingly rare Daimler V8 Dart that comes from a caring home that requires only some light work and TLC to bring it back to its very best.
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