Lot number: 152

Daimler 2.5 V8 1966 - Now with us is this very pretty example of Daimlers 250 V8 which was first registered in September of 1966. There is just something about the way these car sit with their distinctive Daimler fluted grille and rear number plate surrounds, distinctive wheel trims and badges accentuating the MK2 Jaguar lines these cars were based on. While still having the larger bumpers and over riders the 67 to 69 "250"version lost gives the appearance of a lower stance on the road. The body work on this car was restored a few years back now and while still very presentable there are one or two areas that could do with addressing if you wanted a show car (minor bubles under the paint along the boot trailing edge being the worse of it). All the chrome is nice and original with just the front screen chrome insert missing? There is the restorers plaque in place on the drivers door sill. The Daimler V8 engine under the bonnet fires instantly and shows very good oil pressure and is very tidy, nicely original. Interior wise all is good with what looks to be the original leather, a little dry in places but nothing a good feed would not cure. The wood door cappings and dash are nice and all the interior fixtures and fittings are present. Instrumentation on the dash is very nice with a "period" radio correctly fitted. Although last MOTd up to March 2016 the car has stood for a while so a small amount of recommissioning will be in order but we can confirm the gearbox selects gears and the brakes work as we have driven it a short distance ourselves. At the moment the windscreen wipers do not operate though nor does the horn. Small details and something to give you an excuse to "tinker" with in the garage. These short fallings on what otherwise is a striking car are more than reflected in the vendors expectations of value and hence the low estimated value that has been given.
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SOLD FOR £9500