£50,000
1962 Daimler SP250 Dart 'Metropolitan Police car'
Historics • UK • 29 Aug 2015
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£50,000
1962 Daimler SP250 Dart 'Metropolitan Police car'
UK • 29 Aug 2015 • Lot 267
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Daimler Dart, originally known as the SP250, is a V8-powered sports car with controversial styling. This particular Dart, number 13 of 26, has been recently restored under the guidance of a Metropolitan Police Museum archivist and features some non-original parts for improved driving experience.
Originally a high-speed police chase car in the Lewisham borough, it comes with a photographic log of the restoration, heritage certificate, original buff log book, and various bills. Notable original features include a working Winkworth bell, original Police speedometer, and radio.
Condition
8
The car has been recently restored to a high standard and presents as new. However, there are a few non-original parts that improve the driving experience, like wing mirrors, rack and pinion steering, and more comfortable seats. While not 100% correct, these modifications enhance the usability of the vehicle.
/ 10
85,496 miles (via 2018 MOT)
663 ELL
1962
Auction
104031
RHD
United Kingdom
£50,000
1962 Daimler SP250 Dart 'Metropolitan Police car'
Historics • UK • 29 Aug 2015
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Introduced at the New York Motor Show of 1959, the Daimler Dart was a V8 powered sports car with controversial styling.
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.
Consequently, this new sports car was known as the SP250.
Power was provided by the 2.5-Litre Edward Turner designed V8 that soon became revered for the smoothness in its power delivery, with 140bhp on tap.
Independent double wishbone 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 were soon being used as a high speed chase cars.
This dart- number 13 of 26- has ...
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 25th Mar 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
85,496 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Mar 2018, 85,496 miles
Failed
On 26th Mar 2018, 85,496 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Passed
On 16th Sept 2015, 854,357 miles
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