One family owned from new until current owner purchased in December 2020
30,220 recorded miles
Only 1,250 miles since December 2020
Restored in the early 1990s
Good overall condition for its age
Always garaged during the current owner's possession
The Appeal
Following Jaguar's purchase of the company, auto enthusiasts were clamouring for a replacement for the venerable Daimler. The resulting car - taking visual cues from the Jaguar Mk II, the Daimler 2.5 V8 was a remarkably smooth merging of Jaguar’s sleek existing platform, with Daimler’s highly praised Turner 2.5L V8 drivetrain. The result was an improvement on both vehicles that came before it.
This particular example stands out with its low mileage of just 30,220 miles and its history with the original owners. The car features stainless steel bolt-on wire wheels, a hi-torque starter motor conversion, upgraded power steering, and Combs-style rear wheel arch spats.
It's a lovely example, and we've no doubt it'll attract plenty of attention.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1968
Freshly MOT'd with no advisories until 07/08/2025.
Purchased on 22/12/20
There have been 3 former registered keepers from the same family
Indicates 30,220 miles, backed by the car's paperwork file
This file includes:
Plenty of invoices including restoration in the early 1990s
V5c document
Printed MOT history
A collection of insurance documents
Original handbooks, manuals and wallet
Car valuation certificate
Vehicle status report
Mileage records
The Condition
Good overall condition for the vehicle's age
All parts are in good general order
Slight bubbling at the N/S bottom of the rear passenger door
Panel fit looks tight with no unusual gaps, dents or dings
Features stainless steel bolt-on wire wheels
Combs-style rear wheel arch spats have been fitted
Underside carries some corrosion but all mechanical components appear very solid
Always garaged during the current owner's possession
Red interior is in incredibly sharp order
Only light creasing to the upholstery
Walnut veneers are clean and well-kept
Wood-trimmed steering wheel in fine order
Marquetry-knob shift gear in good condition
Alpine music player has been fitted to the centre console
All switches, knobs and dials are in good order, and we understand everything is working
Originally a 'thin bumper' model
The Mechanics
2,548cc V8 powerplant
Four-speed manual with rare O/D feature
Car carries a high-torque starter motor conversion
Fitted with power steering upgrade
To the best of the owner's knowledge, very little work needs to be done
We understand the car to be starting, shifting, driving and braking as expected
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