£17,250
1934 Daimler 15hp Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 29 Apr 2013
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£17,250
1934 Daimler 15hp Saloon
UK • 29 Apr 2013
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1934 Daimler 15hp Saloon, a model known for its popularity and role in Daimler's history. Restored over 10 years ago by the vendor, it's described as being in generally excellent condition and includes a Swansea V5 registration document.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in generally excellent condition, having been restored by the vendor 10+ years ago. While there are no bills relating to the restoration work, the overall condition suggests it's been well-maintained since then.
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1,475 miles (via 2018 MOT)
BPC 593
1934
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
£17,250
1934 Daimler 15hp Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 29 Apr 2013
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
One of the founding firms of the British motor industry, Daimler was part of the expanding BSA group by 1911.
By this time the adoption of the refined 'Silent Knight' sleeve-valve engine had done much to turn around the company's fortunes and establish Daimler as a marque committed to engineering excellence, a policy which continued in the 1920s with the introduction of the 'Double-Six' - Britain's first V12.
A range of overhead-valve sixes was phased in during the 1930s and the ageing sleeve-valve replaced by a new overhead-valve straight eight, a move that enabled Daimler to maintain its place in the front rank of suppliers to the carriage trade.
The 'eight' maintained the standards set by its predecessors and, when mated to Daimler's fluid flywheel transmission, the result was a manner of progress unmatched for smoothness of take-off and silent running.
These traditional Daimler characteristics had long endeared the marque to the nobility, and indeed, throughout the 1920s and 19...
Price Analysis vs Other 15hps
£20,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£40,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£59,800
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 19th Feb 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
1,475 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 2nd Feb 2018, 1,475 miles
Passed
On 20th Feb 2017, 1,442 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- steering wheel casing starting to crack
- small cracks in tyre sidewalls (no cord exposed)
- slight play in o/s/rear wheel bearing
- slight play in front kingpins
MOT Mileage Trend
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