24th Nov, 2024 12:00

The Bolesworth Castle November 2024 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction

 
  Lot 22
 

1969 Daimler 250 V8
***NO RESERVE*** A desirable manual example with overdrive, offering a highly rewarding restoration opportunity

Registration - GJE 295E

Chassis No. - P1A12626DN

M.O.T. - TBC

Odometer - 61,359

This charming 1967 Daimler 250, which is being offered at No Reserve, oozes originality, from its black front and rear licence plates, to its period wheels featuring hubcaps carrying the Daimler ‘D’. Because of its sheer originality, it is a great candidate for a sympathetic restoration, to bring it back to its original condition. Making this all the more tantalising is the fact this is a desirable manual example, with the four-speed gearbox featuring overdrive. The time warp interior is also finished in real wood veneer throughout, with original touches including a Motorola radio. The dashboard has a comprehensive array of dials and toggle switches, and the car also comes with the original tool kit and service manual, plus other paperwork to document its history. Notably, it also comes with official certification as an original Daimler from the Jaguar Heritage Trust.

The Daimler 250 was the first Daimler car to be based on a Jaguar platform, after Jaguar Cars bough the firm in 1960. Launched in 1962, it was derived from the Jaguar Mark 2, with the 2.5-litre Edward Turner-designed hemispherical-head V8 first used in the Daimler SP250 sports car. The engine was actually smaller and lighter than Jaguar’s own XK six-cylinder engine, so the Mark 2’s suspension had to be revised to suit. Highly luxurious and beautifully finished, the Daimler 250 was desirable because of its V8, although an ultimate lack of market definition saw production cease in 1969 – and with it, the Daimler V8 engine too. All future Daimlers would use Jaguar-derived engines, making this model a real piece of history.

· 1967 Daimler 250 offered at No Reserve

· Highly original throughout and a prime restoration opportunity

· Includes official certification from the Jaguar Heritage Trust

 

'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following;  Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'

 Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.

 

Sold for £4,275

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


 

Auction: The Bolesworth Castle November 2024 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction, 24th Nov, 2024

Our November auction of classic and performance cars

Viewing Days:
Saturday 23rd November,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 24th November, 9am - 12 noon

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