27th Nov, 2024 13:00

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire

 
  Lot 64
 

1969 Daimler V8 250
Subject to a recent £35,000 restoration

Sold for £20,812

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: DVG 679G
Chassis No: P1K 5124VW
MOT: Exempt

  • Fresh out of a comprehensive, fully photo-book documented restoration
  • Supplied with a healthy history file including an original service booklet and owners handbook
  • Subject to a full 'post restoration' detail by Auto Art Detailing of Essex in preparation for sale
  • Fitted with tasteful upgrades for modern use

Built from 1962 through to 1969, the Daimler 2.5 V8/V8 250 was the first car to be produced by the marque on the Jaguar platform, and the last Daimler to feature its own engine. As a derivative of the all-conquering MkII Jaguar, although its fluted grille and more luxurious interior gave the car an air of exclusivity. Its name was drawn from its Edward Turner-designed engine - a lightweight, eight-cylinder 2,548cc V8 shared with the SP 250. Production continued until the manufacture of all MkII 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.

First registered on the 11th April 1969, 'DVG 679G' was first supplied in the attractive colour scheme of Light Blue over a Grey leather interior, and was specified with Automatic transmission. Little is known about the early history of this elegant V8, however it came into the vendor's posession in 2018. An avid enthusiast and restorer, the vendor immediately embarked upon a comprehensive body and mechanical overhaul into the original specification which was completed in 2024 and documented via a set of photographs provided digitally in addition to the history file. Some £35,000 was spent on the works (for which the hours of labour was mostly conducted by the vendor himself and is not recorded) and a list has been provided with some invoices documenting this spend. The first task during the restoration was the bodywork which included new sills and wheel arch repairs and post metalwork, the body was sent for paint at a cost of £7,500. Inside the car the original, now re-connolised Grey leather components have been complimented by reconditioned walnut trimmings. The same level of attention was given to the mechanical elements of the car and the mighty 250 V8 was overhauled along with the automatic transmission. The Daimler's suspension components were completely overhauled, and the rear end was treated to new leaf springs and freshly reconditioned back axle. The entire braking system was also overhauled and uprated with four pot callipers on the front. Finally, a new set of chrome plated wire wheels now compliment the glistening body.

All of this work has made this V8-250 in our opinion one of the finest examples in existence today and the vendor has confirmed this by stating that it is 'excellent' all round today. During our inspection and short drive to take photographs during the consignment process, 'DVG 679G' performed very well indeed. Now offered for sale, it has just been subject to a post-restoration detail by Auto Art Detailing and is supplied with a history file including an owner's handbook, original Daimler service books, the UK V5C and the aforementioned list confirming expenditure.

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

 

Auction: Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire, 27th Nov, 2024

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