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1952 Daimler DB18 Special Sports Drophead Coupe Fully restored at a cost of £90,000 between 1999-2000
United Kingdom • 13 Mar 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Daimler DB18 Special Sports Drophead Coupe is a rare, coachbuilt example, with only around 500 ever made. It underwent a £90,000 restoration between 1999-2000 and was sold for a world record price in 2021, though it has seen little use since and requires recommissioning due to a transmission fluid leak.
Condition
6
While the car was fully restored in 1999-2000, it has reportedly seen little use since 2012 and has been on static display since being sold in 2021. The listing mentions a slight transmission fluid leak and recommends a thorough recommissioning, indicating that while it remains highly presentable, it is not in perfect running condition and requires some work.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
D59131
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
XMK 899
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Development of the pre-war Daimler Fifteen culminated with the DB18 model announced for 1939.
Independent suspension appeared for the first time on a Daimler and the DB18 featured an enlarged, 2,522cc version of the overhead-valve six first introduced in 1933.
Daimler's customary fluid flywheel, pre-selector gearbox and worm drive rear axle comprised the transmission.
A new drophead coupé appeared at the first post-war London Motor Show in 1948: the DB18 Special Sports.
Stylish in a most un-Daimler-like manner, the Special Sports featured coachwork by Barker, the latter, like Daimler and fellow coachbuilders Hooper, being one of the BSA Group's many companies.
The radiator grille was now curved, the alloy-panelled coachwork more streamlined, and the Special Sports benefited from hydro-mechanical braking and a power output raised to 85bhp courtesy of twin carburettors.
In short: a model combining all the usual Daimler refinements with increased performance.
When DB18 production c...
Points of note
£9,072
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£24,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,875
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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