Description
The Daimler V8 was the result of a lengthy plan to give Daimler a presence in the executive car sector as well as the luxury sector.
The first attempt to bridge this gap was a joint venture with Vauxhall, which would have led to a restyled PA Cresta with a Daimler V8 and trim. The Jaguar buyout of 1960 put paid to this, and in 1962 the 2. 5 V8 saloon was created.
The Turner engine gives the whole car a very different, more louche feel than the sporting Jaguars, and as such appealed to different customers when new and on the classic market.
Daimler’s small 2. 5 V8, was designed by Edward Turner of Triumph motorbike fame. Inspired in part by the contemporary Cadillac V8, he incorporated many of the design features seen in his motorbike engines; including hemispherical combustion chambers and push rods, with an overhead valve layout. Developing 140bhp, this engine was also used in the Daimler SP250 sports car – and is the reason the Daimler is seen as a separate entity to the Jaguars.
ABOUT THIS CAR
Chassis #: 1A8410BW
Engine #: 7A 8344
NZ NEW
Power Steering
Body seems honest and clean of rust.
Chrome is in good condition.
Upholstery and door cards are factory original and in good condition.
Carpets, hood lining, sun visors, wind lace and rear shelf all in good order. (Note: passenger side carpet needs small repair, that will be done as part of the sale).
Wood in nice order.
Windscreen and door rubbers in good condition.
Comes complete with factory tool box, Jack and spare wheel
Mechanically sound car - runs and drives great - one of the nicest Daimler V8's we've driven.
This is a beautiful car in good overall condition - presented in the best color of them all - British racing Green :)
Sounds like a V8 should :)
Whilst prices for good Jags spiral ever higher, one can burble along in a Daimler V8 feeling just as pleased about life, but at a fraction of the cost.
The trim level is higher than the MK2, too – when the 240 and 340 received Ambla trim, the Daimler V8-250 was never subjected to such indignities. They might not be as sporting – but let’s be honest, few MK2s are ever really driven in anger any more.
A beautiful Classic, that is ready to be enjoyed.
Car will be sold WOF'd and registered IF sold in New Zealand.
PLEASE READ: The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
TRANSPORT / WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
Viewing is Monday to Friday BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT only.
