26th Jun, 2021 12:00
Online Auction of Classic Cars, Motorbikes, Registrations & Automobilia
1965 Daimler V8-250
Registration - FRR 38C
Chassis No. - PA8710BW
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 63,500
The vendor describes this lovely-looking automatic Daimler as ‘a very sound, fully original example’. It has apparently had just four owners in its 56 years and currently displays a mere 63,500 credible miles from new, and the vendor presently views the bodywork, maroon paintwork, beige interior trim, V8 engine and three-speed automatic transmission as all being in ‘good’ condition. The brightwork appears to be in equally fine order and the car rides on chrome wire wheels. ‘FRR 38C’ has apparently benefited from the attentions of both the vendor and a professional engineer, and is now being offered complete with a period push-button radio and chrome badge bar, plus its original sales brochure and purchase invoice, workshop manual etc.
The Daimler V8-250 was a derivative of the all-conquering MKII Jaguar saloon. It took its name from the engine that powered it – a lightweight, eight-cylinder unit of 2548cc designed by Edward Turner; the aluminium hemispherical cylinder heads of which closely resembled those of the Triumph motorcycle engine which had already made him famous.
Turner’s silky smooth V8 was first seen in the Daimler SP250 launched in 1959. Following the merger between Jaguar and Daimler the following year, the new company decided the V8 was the perfect basis for an upmarket version of the MKII Jaguar. Being more powerful than Jaguar’s own 2.4-litre straight-six engine, the V8 endowed the saloon with greater performance, and being lighter it resulted in less weight over the car’s front wheels, and therefore arguably superior handling and more nimble steering. The V8-250 continued in manufacture until production of all MKII derivatives ceased in 1969, by which time some 17,620 of the Daimler version had been made.
In summary:
- A lovely-looking example of a favourite British classic
- Just 4 owners and 63,500 credible miles from new
- Apparently very sound and original
Location of Vehicle - Ashbourne, Derbyshire
'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 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + 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.
Estimated at £13,000 - £16,000Registration - FRR 38C
Chassis No. - PA8710BW
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 63,500
The vendor describes this lovely-looking automatic Daimler as ‘a very sound, fully original example’. It has apparently had just four owners in its 56 years and currently displays a mere 63,500 credible miles from new, and the vendor presently views the bodywork, maroon paintwork, beige interior trim, V8 engine and three-speed automatic transmission as all being in ‘good’ condition. The brightwork appears to be in equally fine order and the car rides on chrome wire wheels. ‘FRR 38C’ has apparently benefited from the attentions of both the vendor and a professional engineer, and is now being offered complete with a period push-button radio and chrome badge bar, plus its original sales brochure and purchase invoice, workshop manual etc.
The Daimler V8-250 was a derivative of the all-conquering MKII Jaguar saloon. It took its name from the engine that powered it – a lightweight, eight-cylinder unit of 2548cc designed by Edward Turner; the aluminium hemispherical cylinder heads of which closely resembled those of the Triumph motorcycle engine which had already made him famous.
Turner’s silky smooth V8 was first seen in the Daimler SP250 launched in 1959. Following the merger between Jaguar and Daimler the following year, the new company decided the V8 was the perfect basis for an upmarket version of the MKII Jaguar. Being more powerful than Jaguar’s own 2.4-litre straight-six engine, the V8 endowed the saloon with greater performance, and being lighter it resulted in less weight over the car’s front wheels, and therefore arguably superior handling and more nimble steering. The V8-250 continued in manufacture until production of all MKII derivatives ceased in 1969, by which time some 17,620 of the Daimler version had been made.
In summary:
- A lovely-looking example of a favourite British classic
- Just 4 owners and 63,500 credible miles from new
- Apparently very sound and original
Location of Vehicle - Ashbourne, Derbyshire
'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 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + 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.
Auction: Online Auction of Classic Cars, Motorbikes, Registrations & Automobilia, 26th Jun, 2021
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