Daimler

Sep 22, 2017  •  Uncategorized  •  14 Comments

Hemi Powered: 1962 Daimler DQ450 Limo

Here we have almost 18 feet of British luxury, almost 2 feet longer than the Majestic Major upon which it’s based. In 1962 it was less than half the price of any Rolls Royce limo. They are said to handle very… more»

Jul 28, 2017  •  For Sale  •  21 Comments

Solid and Stylish: 1963 Daimler SP250 Dart

Easily one of the most uncommonly seen sports cars, the Daimler SP250 Dart was a unique and even “high tech” sports car with its fiberglass body and small Hemi V8. Pampered by the current owner since 1996, this Dart… more»

Jun 22, 2017  •  For Sale  •  21 Comments

British Hemi: 1963 Daimler SP250 Dart

The Daimler SP250 Dart is a sweet sports car that is often overlooked. With all of the right “Buzz words” this British built sports car has a fiberglass body and a factory “Hemi” V8 under the hood. With interesting… more»

Mar 1, 2017  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

Grenades Not Included: Daimler Ferret Scout Cars

(Update, the green one has been lost or broken. How do you lose or break a tank?) The Ferret is a serious 4 wheel drive machine that should make any owner proud and any Hummer owner jealous. It not… more»

Sep 24, 2016  •  For Sale  •  24 Comments

What A Mess! Daimler SP250

I’m afraid that this eBay listing is even worse than most craigslist ones for photos, but I’m still glad Peter R. sent it in to us. The SP250 is an odd duck at best, with looks that, well, are… more»

Sep 18, 2016  •  For Sale  •  12 Comments

This Thing Has A Hemi? 1962 Daimler 250

Wait a minute….isn’t that a Jaguar Mark II? With a hemi? Well, almost. According to Wikipedia, in 1960, Jaguar purchased Daimler from BSA. From 1962 to 1969, they produced a variant of the Mark II, with Daimler badging, and… more»

Jul 3, 2016  •  For Sale  •  21 Comments

Daimler’s Final Fling: 1962 Daimler SP250 Roadster

This 1962 Daimler SP250 Roadster is in Brook Park, Ohio; a southwest suburb of Cleveland. It’s listed on eBay with a bid price of just over $1,000! But, there are over six days left and this car is worth more… more»

Apr 6, 2016  •  For Sale  •  5 Comments

Hemi And Fiberglass: 1962 Daimler SP250

It’s been awhile since we’ve featured one of these fiberglass bodied oddities. This Dart needs a full restoration, but does appear to be a good starting point for an ambitious Daimler fan. Jaguar actually owned the company by the… more»

Dec 6, 2015  •  For Sale  •  13 Comments

1951 Daimler Consort With 52k Miles

For most folks, Daimler is not on their list of classic luxury cars, but before WW2 this is what British royalty drove and they were loaded with unique features. This model has features like a fluid clutch, self lubricating… more»

Oct 5, 2015  •  For Sale  •  12 Comments

Motoring Monday: Daimler DS420 Limousine

The Daimler DS420 is actually a Jaguar design, introduced by the Browns Lane folks in 1968 and produced all the way until 1992, albeit in very small numbers. Approximately 5,000 were produced, with about 1/5 of those being in chassis… more»

May 27, 2015  •  For Sale  •  5 Comments

Your Conquest? 1953 Daimler DJ250

What a classy car! Robert R. sent in this 1953 Daimler Conquest that’s located in Jeffersonton, Virginia and is up for auction here on eBay. The buy-it-now is set at $5,524 and lower bids are being entertained. Honestly, that… more»

Aug 14, 2014  •  For Sale  •  10 Comments

Fish Face: 1962 Daimler SP250

It may be an acquired taste, but I actually the looks of the Daimler SP250. Its awkward curves and fish-mouth grill make it stand out amongst a crowd of more aesthetically pleasing machines. I would love to have one,… more»

Jul 7, 2014  •  For Sale  •  38 Comments

Cobra Alternative: 1963 Daimler SP250

If we were to describe a sports car that was built on a European designed chassis and powered by a small block V8, most would instantly think of the Shelby Cobra. While it might be the most iconic of these European… more»

Jun 20, 2014  •  Events For Sale  •  23 Comments

Rare Cars in Iowa: Noel Mast Estate Sale

If you live anywhere near Clarence, Iowa, then you need to be at this auction tomorrow morning! Clarence may be a small town with a population of just under 1,000 people, but someone there had a fine taste in… more»

Oct 3, 2013  •  For Sale  •  10 Comments

Holland Windmill Find

Derelict classics are being pulled out of barns and garages every day around the world. Although we mainly focus on North America based finds, we have followers from all over the globe and occasionally we like to feature something… more»

Aug 10, 2013  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

One Angry Catfish: 1961 Daimler SP250

This 1961 Daimler SP250 supposedly sat on a repair shop rack for 10 years waiting to be restored. The owner ended up falling ill and passing away before the car could be finished. The brakes and engine are claimed… more»

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