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- 1936 Daimler V32 4.5 Hooper Limousine
1936 Daimler V32 4.5 Hooper Limousine
Lot Number: 244
1936 Daimler V32 4.5 Hooper Limousine
A wonderful opportunity to build on this project Daimler with possible Royal Family history.
- Sold for: £15,525
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 10th December, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Maroon / Black -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
HMX 900
SUMMARY
A wonderful opportunity to build on this project Daimler with possible Royal Family history.
DESCRIPTION
- Interesting history including a place in at least two transport museums during its lifetime
- Built in 1936 and first registered in May 1938 when it was retired from ceremonial duties
- Believed to have spent its first two years in service with the British Royal Family and, as is the custom with Royal cars, was not formally registered until it was demobbed when it received the number HMX 900. (NB Not confirmed but seems likely)
- Our vendor had set about a thorough restoration of the car, but ran out of time to complete
- Much of the running gear has been attended to (see the condition report for more detail)
- Little history then exists until it was acquired in 1985 by the Wickett Museum, and subsequently, the Bradworthy Transport Museum in Devon in 2004
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 244
- Make
- DAIMLER
- Model
- V32 4.5
- Variant
- HOOPER LIMOUSINE
- Registration Number
- HMX 900
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 44266
- Engine Number
- 83394
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Maroon / Black
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Alex Newton
- Classic Car Specialist
- enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
SCORE:
54 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
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Interior
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Headlining:
Dashboard:
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Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Radiator core completely renewed to suit the radiator frame. New battery tray. Dynamo has been rebuilt. Wiper motors have all been rebuilt.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
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Remarks
Fuel tank has been taken apart, cleaned and reassembled. Vacuum brake system has been taken apart, cleaned and prepared for reassembly. Brakes and hub axles were all stripped in readiness for rebuild but haven't got round to it.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Vehicle History
Remarks
History file will be supplied with the vehicle
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 12th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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