1967 Daimler V8 250
Recently subject to a complete engine overhaul costing in excess of £20,000

Registration No: PUC 156F
Chassis No: P1K 1474BW
MOT: Exempt

• Subject to a complete engine overhaul by Geoff Page Racing costing in excess of £20,000 in 2022
• A very original, well-maintained example finished in the attractive Opalescent Silver Blue over a Dark Blue leather interior
• The recipient of refurbishment to several areas of the bodywork in recent years

Built from 1962 through to 1969, the Daimler 2½ Litre V8 (renamed V8 250 in 1967) was the first car to be produced by the marque on a Jaguar platform, and the last Daimler to feature its own engine. While clearly a derivative of the all-conquering Mk. II Jaguar, the Daimler's fluted grille and more luxurious interior gave it an air of exclusivity. Its name was drawn from its Edward Turner-designed engine, a lightweight, eight-cylinder 2,548cc V8 shared with the SP250 sports car. Production continued until the manufacture of all Mk. II derivatives ceased in 1969, by which time some 17,620 of the Daimler version had been made, making it the best-selling car in Daimler’s history.

Finished in the beautiful combination of Opalescent Silver Blue with a Dark Blue interior, this well cared-for and tastefully presented V8 250 appears in excellent order following a comprehensive engine and gearbox overhaul performed during 2022. The work was entrusted to Geoff Page Racing, a specialist well-known for its preparation of all manner of historic racing cars from the 1960s onwards, including Formula One, Can-Am, Saloon Car and Group B rally machinery.

Geoff Page Racing stripped the engine and, after steam-cleaning and bead-blasting many of the parts, performed machining work including refacing the block up to +0.030in, reboring the cylinders, regrinding the crank and recutting the valves. The engine was then reassembled with new +0.20in pistons, valves, valve guides and springs, and +0.010in main bearings. The treatment of the gearbox was similarly thorough, and the total spent with Geoff Page Racing came to £23,235. Since 2023, the Daimler has covered less than 500 miles, and despite being exempt from testing has been MOTed annually. Its current certificate shows no advisories and is valid until June, 2026. The car is also offered with the V5C, several invoices from Geoff Page Racing and performance car specialist Alan Collins, and photographs showing the bottom-end mid-assembly and welding repairs near one wheel arch.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430