£16,250 (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)
1960 Daimler SP250 Dart Factory Experimental Department car with automatic transmission
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 7
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1960 Daimler SP250 Dart is a rare, factory experimental car with automatic transmission, adding to its collectibility. While presented in fair cosmetic condition, it boasts significant mechanical refurbishment and a well-documented history, making it a unique and engaging classic.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in fair cosmetic order but with substantial mechanical refurbishment. It has received significant investment during long-term ownership, which suggests it's better than average, but the fair cosmetic order and the need for recommissioning of the hardtop indicate moderate wear and the requirement for some reconditioning.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
100598
Chassis No:
Odometer:
34,496 miles
1903 HP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Daimler launched their new sports car at the 1959 New York Motor Show.
They wanted to crack the American market and the styling had transatlantic overtones to suit.
By 1960, the Daimler Motor Company was in Jaguar's hands and the so-called B specification SP250s featured a much stiffer frame, equipped with additional outriggers and a strengthening hoop between the B-posts.
The jewel in the car's crown was its engine, a silky smooth 2.5-litre V8 unit designed by Edward Turner and featuring the revolutionary hemispherical combustion chamber technology he pioneered on his Triumph motorcycle engines.
With 140bhp on tap and a low all-up weight, the Daimler's performance was strong and the sound was one to savour.
According to the Motor magazine test of the period, the SP250 could accelerate to 60mph in a creditable 8.9 seconds and continue on to a top speed of 123.7mph.
This UK supplied RHD example is believed to be the first Daimler SP250 ever fitted with automatic transmission, and ...
Points of note
£4,633
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£27,107
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,451
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 20 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
38,496 miles
Registration Date
1960-04-05
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 21 2018 with 38,496 miles
Passed
On May 19 2017 with 35,922 miles
Passed
On May 25 2016 with 35,277 miles
Failed
On May 12 2016 with 35,277 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passed
On May 26 2015 with 35,239 miles
Passed
On May 02 2014 with 32,756 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- exhaust rubber splitting
Failed
On May 02 2014 with 32,756 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- exhaust rubber splitting
Passed
On Mar 22 2013 with 32,449 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Dec 07 2011 with 32,181 miles
Passed
On Sep 15 2010 with 32,010 miles
Passed
On Sep 10 2009 with 31,997 miles
Passed
On Sep 18 2008 with 31,927 miles
Passed
On Aug 30 2007 with 31,885 miles
Passed
On Mar 23 2006 with 31,385 miles
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