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1967 Daimler 250 V8

Smart pre-facelift V8 currently displaying just over 40,000 miles with only two former registered keepers.

ESTIMATE: £9,000 - £11,000

+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)

You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

BODY COLOUR
Opalescent Silver Grey
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
KHW 561E
ODOMETER READING
40021 Miles

SUMMARY

Smart pre-facelift V8 currently displaying just over 40,000 miles with only two former registered keepers.

DESCRIPTION

Jaguar's acquisition of Daimler in 1960 also brought with it their exquisite, Ed Turner-designed V8 engine. By installing this 2,548cc 'hemi' into the Mk2 body shell, Jaguar hoped to create a more exclusive, upmarket car that would appeal to Daimler's more traditional client base
Otherwise identical to the Jaguar Mk2, it featured all round disc brakes, independent front suspension and a Panhard rod-located live rear axle. With 140bhp and 155lb/ft of torque on tap from its magnificently smooth and sonorous V8, the Daimler was capable of 115mph
This handsome example was registered new by Steels of Bristol Ltd and it's accompanied by the original service book and host of previous MOT certificates with some dating back to the late 1970s
Smartly presented here in Opalescent Silver Grey with red leather, the interior appears original except perhaps for the headlining and is all the better for it, the rich 1960s leather scent being near impossible to replicate
Recent maintenance includes the fuel tank removed and deep cleaned, fuel lines flushed and attention to the front brakes
Although the car is MOT and tax-exempt, the car was treated to an MOT giving peace of mind to any potential purchaser.
Currently displaying just over 40,000 miles on the odometer, this would make a great entry level classic at about half the cost of the equivalent Mk2 Jaguar

SPECIFICATION

Make: DAIMLER
Model: 250 V8
Variant: SALOON
Registration Number: KHW 561E
MOT Expiry: 18/06/2026
Chassis Number: 1AH369BW
Engine Number: 7A1192C
Transmission: Auto
Body Colour: Opalescent Silver Grey

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SPECIALIST

Richard Greenhalgh
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The cars first 4 owners were all the same company and the last private owner was the owner of the company that bought it new, he continued to own the car until it was sold to to the dealer that supplied it to Top Gear production team, the car was also damaged during his ownership and he bought it from the insurance company and had it repaid and continued to own the car for a further few years. It would not take much for an insurance company to not repair an 11 year old Alfa Romeo. I have 4 doors, a bonnet, front wings, rear arches side skirts and front and rear bumpers to go with the car. I donËÇÖt have a boot lid.

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

Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.

For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.

If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before 9am on 25th August, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.

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