Daimler V8-250 1965

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Lot No: 61
Year Make Model Mileage SOLD FOR
1965 Daimler V8 250 75,050 (Not Warranted) £12,000 + buyers premium

Description:

Description from The Vendor:

The car was supplied new by Imperial Garages Blackpool to a Mr John C Lowes on 26TH JUNE 1965. The car is MOT’d until 15th August 2023  (no advisories) (although mot and tax exempt) the vehicle has done 75,050 miles it is supplied with its original service book and handbooks it also comes with a heritage certificate confirming its original colour of  Opalescent Dark green with beige leather upholstery and matching engine and chassis numbers. The car has had a recent light restoration /renovation which included:

  • Reconditioned gearbox
  • Crankshaft overhaul
  • New uprated oil pump (superb oil pressure)
  • All 4 doors refurbished with replacement body panels
  • New door rubbers
  • Major service with gearbox axle engine oils and filters and hoses replaced
  • Re-corded radiator
  • Carb refurbishment
  • Brake overhaul and refurbishment
  • Leather refurbished /re coloured
  • New carpets and boot hardura
  • Wood refurbishment 
  • Electric fuel pump
  • Stainless steel exhaust

The car drives extremely well and has its V5 registration document mot and its original service warranty and handbooks along with the heritage certificate and various receipts for parts and various work caried out

 

Auctioneer’s notes:

When these superb cars came to the market, the Daimler 2.5lit models provided a unique kind of luxury motoring, beautiful leather, superb woodwork and that turbine like smooth V8 engine coupled to a Borg Warner type 35  automatic transmission. That superb engine produced 140 bhp.  These special cars are full of character and you have excellent performance and this particular car should be on your list to view, please do not forget to book your slot to appreciate this 57 year old car.

                     

Lot No. 61
Auction 28th October 2022 - 88.5% SOLD
Vehicle Make Daimler
Vehicle Model V8 250
Year of Manufacture 1965
Mileage 75,050 (Not Warranted)
Registration DFR722C
Date first Registered 21/06/1965
MOT 15/08/2023
Chassis Number 1A75418W
Engine Number 7981
Estimated Sale Price £12,000 - £13,000

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