Description In single family ownership from 1966 - 2025; body-off restoration in the late-1980s and only 8,000 miles since; former show-winner in super condition Launched in 1953 to replace the Consort, the Daimler Conquest was essentially an upmarket version of the Lanchester 14 fitted with a super-smooth six-cylinder, single carb 2,433cc engine that 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 Daimler’s traditional four-speed Wilson 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 with a big-valve alloy head, higher compression, high-li...