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1964 Daimler SP250 Dart 1 of 26 'Darts' supplied to the Metropolitan Police
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 13 Mar 2024
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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1964 Daimler SP250 Dart 1 of 26 'Darts' supplied to the Metropolitan Police
UK • 13 Mar 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1964 Daimler SP250 Dart is 1 of 26 supplied to the Metropolitan Police. It features sensible upgrades like rack and pinion steering and servo-assisted brakes. Recent work includes £3,000 of brake and engine service in 2021.
Condition
7
The car presents very well with pleasing black paintwork, minor stone chips, and overall good chrome. The interior is in good condition with slight aging on the seats, and tidy carpets. Mechanically, the engine starts instantly and drives very well thanks to recent work. However, the original steering wheel requires restoration, and the Pye police radio and calibrated speedometer are not currently installed.
/ 10
43,714 miles (via 2017 MOT)
104367
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
ALM 741B
1964
Auction
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1964 Daimler SP250 Dart 1 of 26 'Darts' supplied to the Metropolitan Police
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 13 Mar 2024
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
The controversially styled Daimler Dart was introduced at the 1959 New York Motor Show and had its European debut at that October’s Earls Court Motor Show; the Dart name was soon dropped after the threat of legal action from Chrysler who had a car of that name within their Dodge division.
Thereafter this new sports car was known as the Daimler SP250.
Power was provided by the 2.5 litre, Edward Turner designed V8 that soon became revered for the smoothness of its power delivery with 140bhp on tap.
Independent double-wishbone front suspension at the front and half elliptical springs at the rear with a live rear axle kept the car on the road with stopping power supplied by hydraulic disc brakes on all four corners.
The coachwork was constructed with glass-reinforced plastic providing a tough, strong, and lightweight shape that enhanced performance with exciting and non-traditional looks.
The 120mph plus capability was recognised by the police and they were soon being used as high-spe...
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 12th Jul 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
43,714 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Jul 2017, 43,714 miles
Passed
On 7th Jul 2016, 43,221 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Oil leak
Passed
On 15th Jul 2014, 42,643 miles
Passed
On 8th Aug 2013, 42,190 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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