1968 Daimler 250 Auto
VIC • Dealer used
80
Odometer1,824km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the dealer
Daimler was the oldest of all British car marques, being founded in 1896, and supplied cars to the richest and mightiest, including notably the Royal Family. When the firm was taken over by Jaguar Cars in 1960, the decision was made to make a Daimler version of the successful sports saloon and fit it with Daimler’s own 2 1/2 litre V8 as fitted to their SP250 roadster. It remains a great combination and offers an attractive and posher alternative to the Jaguar six cylinder cars.
They don’t come much more attractive or posh than the example we have on offer here. Benefitting from a thirty year restoration - yes, really - it might be the best in the country. It’s been repainted and retrimmed. Its engine, gearbox, differential, suspension and brakes have been rebuilt. It’s been fitted with some lovely chrome wire wheels with Daimler spinners. The level of detail is extraordinary and it has been documented for posterity. The car has travelled less than 2,000 miles since the restoration was completed around five years ago. To achieve this level of restoration professionally today you should expect to pay twice what this car is on offer for.
Accompanying the car is a Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirming that this ‘matching numbers’ example was supplied new to Brysons, Sydney, and delivered by Bryson Industries Limited, Melbourne to a Mr Petherbridge, Managing Director of Sidchrome Australia. He retired to Noosa and took the car with 1989 the car was sold to its second owner, who commenced an epic thirty year restoration that he sadly did not live to see. In 2019, the car passed to its third owner, who finished the job including a complete trim kit in the original beige colour featuring Connolly leather for the upholstery and Wilton wool carpets sourced from a specialist UK trimmer. It has now had one further owner making a total of four owners in 58 years.
The original literature pack, a workshop manual and parts manual are included. A comprehensive record of the restoration, in receipts and photographs, is supplied also. The car is supplied with two steering wheels - a wood rim Mota Lita sports wheel and an original Daimler-badged wheel.
We are marque specialists with Australia's largest range of Bentley cars for sale in our showroom in Bayside Melbourne. We offer our customers the following benefits:
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Car details
øVehicle description
Sedan 4dr Auto 3sp 2.5
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Maroon
Interior colour
Beige
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.5L
Registration plate
Check with seller
VIN
1K2311BW
Build date
January 1968
Compliance date
Check with seller
Dealer stock ID
2631
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2548cc
Engine Size (L)
2.5L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
8
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
3
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Column
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1968
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1968-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Not Determined
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Referred
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Member since
2017
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