1969 Daimler V8 250

Highlights

• Comprehensively re-trimmed interior with refurbished dashboard and new wood trims
• Re-painted approximately five years ago; the vendor reports the paintwork remains in very good condition
• Extensive mechanical refurbishment including brakes, fuel system, exhaust and electrics
• The vendor reports the underside is solid with no signs of rust
• Accompanied by what the vendor describes as a very rare complete Daimler tool kit

The Appeal

The Daimler V8 250 married Edward Turner's silky 2.5-litre V8 with the elegant Jaguar Mark 2 bodyshell. Quieter and more refined than its Jaguar sibling, the resulting car continues to be cherished for its effortless character and understated charm - a real gentleman's express in the truest sense, packed with a uniquely British milieu.

This 1969 example has benefited from considerable investment in recent years. The bodywork was repainted approximately five years ago and still looks in fine order. Inside, the car has been fully re-trimmed with new seats, door cards and carpets, while the dashboard has been refurbished with chrome instrument bezels and new wood trims.
Mechanically, the car has received a thorough overhaul encompassing the braking system, exhaust, fuel system and electrical components. It's a fabulous car through-and-through, ready and waiting for its lucky new keeper.

Key Information

• Mileage: 65848 miles indicated
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 2,548cc V8 petrol, three-speed automatic
• Paperwork: No written service history, receipts or invoices available

The Detail

• New Zeus brake callipers, discs, servo and master cylinder fitted
• New exhaust fitted
• Fuel tank flushed and sealed; new fuel pump and carburettor diaphragms fitted
• Oil changed and new filter fitted
• New battery, coil, alternator, distributor points and capacitor fitted
• Carburettors balanced; the vendor reports the engine starts and runs well
• Fitted with power steering
• Full set of Radar Dimax Classic tyres fitted approximately one month ago
• Bodywork is in very good condition with good panel gaps
• Chrome work on the radiator grille, door handles presents well
• Bumpers in fair order, but not to the same standard
• Underside is in good order and has reportedly been treated with wax oil
• All four jacking points appear in good order
• Seats are in good condition with minor signs of use on the driver's seat
• All gauges work; dashboard lights are currently not working
• Clock in need of attention
• Interior lights all work
• Windscreen wipers do not self park
• The vendor reports that the car pulls slightly to the right under heavy braking; cause unidentified despite new callipers and discs
• Boot contains wheel brace, original jack and what the vendor describes as a very rare complete Daimler tool kit
• The car is 95% but with some minor works it could be a superb example

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