1963 Daimler V8-250

Highlights

• Gearbox completely overhauled
• New exhaust system and cooling hoses fitted
• Engine and running gear reported to be in usable order

The Appeal

The Daimler V8 is one of the most characterful saloons of the 1960s, pairing the elegant Jaguar Mk2 body with Daimler's own silky 2.5-litre V8 and its distinctive exhaust note. This was the first Daimler to be based upon a Jaguar platform, and it proved a magical pairing from the off. Lighter and more refined than its six-cylinder sibling, courtesy of the hemispherical-head V8 designed by Edward Turner, this was a car with genuine sporting pedigree, offering a unique blend of effortless performance and understated charm that has long endeared it to enthusiasts.

This 1963 example was acquired in 2024 as a restoration project and has since benefited from meaningful mechanical attention, with a comprehensive file of parts purchased and receipts for work carried out accompanying the car. The vendor describes the overall condition as fair for the age but in need of further attention, and, for our money, looks like a fabulous prospect for a project.

Key Information

• Mileage: 13,492 miles indicated; the odometer has gone around the clock
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 2.5-litre V8, three-speed automatic
• Paperwork: comprehensive lists of parts purchased and receipts for work included

The Detail

• Complete overhaul of the gearbox carried out
• Cooling hoses replaced
• New exhaust system fitted
• Engine and running gear reported to be in order and usable
• Requires further work to bring up to full condition
• Has been off the road since 2024
• Some finish loss and corrosion to the bumpers
• Some perished seals
• Corrosion to the underside
• Interior carries age-commensurate patina
• Some loose trim and dashboard fascia
• Instruments are clean and legible

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