Description From a deceased estate; in the current family ownership for 59 years; body-off restoration in the late-1980s and only 8,000 miles since; rally and show-winner in the past; long MOT; a super old Daimler that runs very nicely Launched in 1953 to replace the Consort, the upmarket Daimler Conquest was a modified version of the Lanchester 14/Leda but fitted with a six-cylinder, single carb 2,433cc engine that initially produced some 75bhp.

The large cruciform chassis had double wishbone front suspension with laminated torsion bars, telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar, while the rear suspension used leaf springs with telescopic dampers.

Automatic chassis lubrication to 21 points, using a pump controlled by exhaust heat, was a clever feature.

Drive was via a Daimler four-speed pre-selector gearbox with fluid flywheel.

It came in three body styles, saloon, roadster or drophead coupe, all with luxurious wood and leather interiors.

In 1954 the engine was uprated to Century spec...