£82,140
1964 Daimler SP250 'Police Specification' Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 12 Sept 2015
Market Position:
World Record
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£82,140
1964 Daimler SP250 'Police Specification' Roadster
UK • 12 Sept 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1964 Daimler SP250 is a rare 'Police Specification' roadster with a rich history, including service with the Metropolitan Police. It has been restored to a high standard and has won multiple concours competitions, making it a desirable and collectible vehicle.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in 'generally very good condition' and an 'award-winning car'. It has undergone a comprehensive restoration and has won concours competitions. However, it is not stated to be in perfect condition, suggesting some minor imperfections may be present.
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48,662 miles (via 2016 MOT)
104368
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
ALM 742B
1964
Auction
£82,140
1964 Daimler SP250 'Police Specification' Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 12 Sept 2015
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
*Ex-Metropolitan Police *Restored condition *Comprehensive restoration file *Many-time concours winner An unusual departure for a firm more noted for its stately limousines, the SP250 sports car was Daimler's final fling before the firm's acquisition by Jaguar.
Aimed at the North American market and launched in 1959, the SP250 employed a separate ladder-type chassis on which sat controversially styled glassfibre coachwork constructed by Daimler themselves.
Four-wheel disc brakes were an unusual feature at the time, but unquestionably the car's biggest virtue was its 2.5-litre V8 engine.
An outstandingly flexible unit designed by Triumph Motorcycles' Edward Turner, the smaller of Daimler's two V8s produced 140bhp, an output good enough to propel the SP250 to a top speed of 125mph.
In keeping with the demands of its intended market, automatic transmission was available as an option.
The model survived Jaguar's 1960 takeover, benefiting from its new owner's attention that resulted in...
Price Analysis vs Other SP250 Polices
£24,024
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£52,875
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 23rd May 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
48,662 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th May 2016, 48,662 miles
Passed
On 9th Oct 2014, 48,183 miles
Passed
On 25th Apr 2013, 46,568 miles
Passed
On 3rd May 2012, 45,349 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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