£55,200
252 — The property of Win Percy 1962 Daimler SP250 'Police Specification
Bonhams • UK • 9 Sept 2017
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£55,200
252 — The property of Win Percy 1962 Daimler SP250 'Police Specification
UK • 9 Sept 2017
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Daimler SP250, formerly owned by Win Percy, is a rare 'Police Specification' model with a rich history, including service with the Metropolitan Police and as a Goodwood Revival course car. It boasts a comprehensive history file, recent engine rebuild, and retained police equipment, making it a unique and desirable classic.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in 'very good' condition by its current owner, Win Percy. It has benefited from ongoing restoration, maintenance, and improvement, with an engine rebuild within the last 1,500 miles. It also retains original police equipment and has discreet improvements like a brake servo and new lever-arm dampers.
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1,500 miles
104052R
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
670 ELL
1962
Auction
£55,200
252 — The property of Win Percy 1962 Daimler SP250 'Police Specification
Bonhams • UK • 9 Sept 2017
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
*Ex-Metropolitan Police *Many-time Goodwood Revival Course Car *Comprehensive history file *Engine rebuilt within the last 1500 miles
This beautiful SP250 is one of 26 purchased by the Metropolitan Police, and details of its acquisition and service record are on file together with a charming photograph showing the Daimler on parade.
For some 13 seasons, '670 ELL' was used as a course car at the Goodwood Revival Meeting, being driven around the circuit before and after each race or ahead of the featured parades.
Considered one of the best and most reliable of Goodwood's 'official' cars, the Daimler has also been featured in several magazines.
'670 ELL' was with its previous owner for 32 years, benefiting from an ongoing programme of restoration, maintenance, and improvement.
The sizeable history file contains invoices from Daimler specialists for various works, including an engine rebuild and interior re-trim.
Unlike many of its kind, this particular SP250 remains in remarkably or...
Price Analysis vs Other SP250 Polices
£24,024
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£52,875
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 16th Aug 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
37,151 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 17th Aug 2017, 37,151 miles
Failed
On 7th Aug 2017, 37,149 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
- Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Passed
On 24th Sept 2016, 36,652 miles
Passed
On 11th Aug 2015, 36,505 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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