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£10,951
1950 Daimler DB18 Special Sports DHC by Barker Project
United States • 16 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1950 Daimler DB18 Special Sports DHC, a rare British convertible with coachwork by Barker. It features a 2.5-liter inline-six engine, a pre-selector transmission, and distinctive styling. The car is a project, needing work, but offers an opportunity to restore a unique classic.
Condition
4
The car is described as a 'project' needing attention in all systems, with corrosion noted on the underside. While it runs and drives, the convertible top needs replacement, and the tires have 2003 date codes, indicating significant age. The presence of both cosmetic and mechanical needs places it in the lower spectrum of condition ratings.
/ 10
Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
53820
Odometer:
69,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
TMU 2.5-Liter Inline-Six Twin SU Carburetors Four-Speed Pre-Selector Transmission Green & Beige Paint Beige Leather Upholstery Tan Soft Top Aluminum Bodywork over Ash Frame Chassis-Mounted Jacks Green 16" Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps Trafficators Rear Fender Skirts Wood Dashboard Banjo-Style Steering Wheel Push-Button Radio
This 1950 Daimler DB18 Special Sports features drophead-coupe bodywork by Barker & Company of Coventry, England.
It was imported to the United States from the United Kingdom under prior ownership and is said to have been acquired by the current owner in 2015.
The car is finished in green and beige over beige leather upholstery and powered by a 2.5-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed pre-selector semi-automatic transmission.
Features include twin SU carburetors, chassis-mounted jacks, a tan soft top, trafficators, rear fender skirts, a wood dashboard, a banjo-style steering wheel, and a push-button radio.
The car runs and drives, although the seller states that e...
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£9,072
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£24,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,875
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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