1959 Daimler SP250 Dart

Lot details
Registration No: 50 AOG
Chassis No: 100578
Mot Expiry: Exempt

- Very early example from the first-year of production

- Current ownership since 2001 and recent hood

- Offered with heritage certificate, handbooks and old MOTs


Further info:

This Daimler SP250 Dart is a very early, first-year production car, supplied new in November 1959 by famous Birmingham motor dealers Reeve & Stedeford. Marked by front corner chrome quarter flashes (or 'whiskers') in place of a bumper, recessed door handles and rear overriders, these early cars have a design purity that is somewhat lacking in later models. With chassis number 100578, this car is numerically the eighth right-hand drive example built, just two after the British Motor Show example (100576), potentially making it an historically significant car. Daimler's first foray into convertible two-seater sports cars, the SP250 Dart is a powerful beast. Combining a 2,548cc V8 with a lightweight fibreglass body and four Girling disc brakes gave a 0-60mph time of nine seconds and a top speed of 120mph, sparkling performance for the era. A generous boot and rear bench 'child' seat makes it a practical car with a great deal of luggage space, and the windows wind up (something lacking in many of its competitors).

This right-hand drive example has belonged to the current owner since 2001 and comes complete with heritage certificate, workshop manual, original owner's handbook, and a history file of invoices and previous MOTs. The car's white coachwork is described by the vendor as being in good condition and is complimented by a recent hood and removable tonneau cover. The interior, in dark beige/tan, is a great combination and presents well with a wonderful patina. The engine, also described as good, benefits from the sensible upgrade of electronic ignition and the car's wiring loom has been replaced. On successful completion of the sale, a hard top and later front bumper can be collected from the vendor. This very early, right-hand drive home market SP250, presented in 'good' condition throughout, deserves to attract significant interest.