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1966 Daimler 2.5 V8
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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 pushrods, 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 #: 1A 10898BW
- Engine #: 7A 11482
- All matching numbers
- Low Ownership - Only 5 owners from new (2 owners for 46 years combined) amongst traders.
- Looks like its been a Christchurch car for most of its life.
- Mileage - 89590 Miles
- New Zealand New - First registered in 1966 - sold new by Croydon Motors of Christchurch.
- Paint is original and getting tired - everything else on it is still factory, including the wheels.
- Chrome is good.
- Tires are good
- Brand new battery - just fitted.
- Upholstery is factory original and in good condition. So is the carpet, hood lining, wind lace and wood.
- Windscreen and door rubbers had been changed at some point and are in good condition.
- Comes complete with factory tool box and factory spare wheel - yes you heard that right!
- Still on Original black plates.
- Mechanically sound and motor reconditioned by Messrs John Finlay Motors in Christchurch - car runs and drives great - in fact one of the nicest we've ever driven.
- This is a beautiful car in pretty much factory condition - has really nice patina. In our opinion, it is too good an original car to restore, so we decided to leave it as it is and let someone else decide how far to go with it. We are happy to assist with restoration if one wants to restore it but honestly, its worth leaving as it is.
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.
This is a VERY WELL PRICED car and they're only Original once.
Will be sold WOF'd and Registered if sold in New Zealand.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF.
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DISCLAIMER (Please Read)
NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic car; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle, is an old car that may have faults, unlike a modern motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and/or to have the vehicle inspected, fully assessed and maintained by an experienced classic car mechanic.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485 / +64 (0) 274 990-020. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.