£8,870
1963 Daimler V8 2.5
Barons • UK • 16 Sept 2017
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£8,870
1963 Daimler V8 2.5
UK • 16 Sept 2017
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Daimler 2.5 V8 is a re-badged Jaguar Mark 2 with Daimler's engine and design features. It has undergone recent work, including a brake overhaul, gearbox service, and some cosmetic improvements. Registered in Jersey, it shows 43,000 miles believed to be genuine, though the description is unverified.
Condition
6
The car has undergone recent re-commissioning, including a brake overhaul and gearbox service, suggesting good mechanical care. The description mentions good panel gaps, re-lacquered woodwork, and new tires, indicating attention to cosmetic details. However, the description is provided by the vendor and 'Not Verified', requiring potential buyers to verify the accuracy of the statements.
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43,000 miles
AMO 363A
1963
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
£8,870
1963 Daimler V8 2.5
Barons • UK • 16 Sept 2017
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
The Daimler 2.5 V8 was launched late in 1962.
It was essentially a re-badged Jaguar Mark 2 fitted with Daimler's 2.5-litre V8 engine and drive-train, a Daimler fluted grille and rear number plate surround, distinctive wheel trims, badges, and interior details including a split-bench front seat from the Jaguar Mark 1 and a black enamel steering wheel.
Special interior and exterior colours were specified.
Most cars were fitted with power-assisted steering but it was optional.
Automatic transmission was standard; manual, with or without overdrive, became an option in 1967.
The vendor says that this is a very presentable car that drives very well.
It has just been re-commissioned, and has had a complete brake overhaul, with new pipes throughout, and a full hand-brake overhaul.
The car has very good panel gaps, and some wood work has been re-lacquered.
The engine is said to be very good and the gearbox has had a recent overhaul, and neither leak.
The car has four new tyres and was ...
Price Analysis vs Other 2.5 V8s
£3,922
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,510
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 13th Dec 2020
Latest MOT mileage:
43,393 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Jun 2019, 43,393 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Slight play in steering box
Passed
On 6th Sept 2017, 43,063 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- General chassis corrosion
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak
Passed
On 28th Sept 2016, 42,369 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- front arm bushes perished o/s/r more than others
- age related corrosion
Passed
On 11th Sept 2015, 42,302 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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