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£16,240

1936 Daimler E-20 Saloon

United Kingdom • 26 Sept 2020 • Lot 273

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1936 Daimler E-20, one of only 35 known survivors from a production of 873, presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of British motoring history. With only five previous owners and finished in Midnight Blue and black livery, it offers space, comfort, and luxury, though it requires some light recommissioning due to infrequent use.

Condition

6

Requires light recommissioning due to limited use, suggesting it's not in perfect running order. However, it's been well-preserved with only five former keepers over 84 years and features in a Daimler book, indicating careful ownership and historical significance.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

42379

Odometer:

89,717 miles

Reg Number:

VN 8275

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The E-20 was manufactured from 1935 and offered the choice of coachbuilt Saloon, Sports Saloon, Fixedhead Coupé and Drophead Coupé bodies on a notably stiff box section chassis that featured integral lubrication and jacking systems.

The model was powered by an OHV straight-six engine with output of 19.3HP - sufficient for a top speed of almost 70mph.

This was mated to a four-speed pre-selector gearbox via Daimler's patented fluid flywheel.

Suspension was by semi-elliptic springs and beam axles all round and braking by Girling servo-assisted drums.

The total production of E-20s was some 873, of which it is thought around 35 are known to have survived, making it a rare car today.

Daimlers were the sole Royal Appointment cars up to 1950 and this delightful example is very much in this tradition.

Originally registered on 4th February 1936, this Daimler has only had five former keepers throughout its 84 years on the road.

Space, comfort, luxury and visibility are offered in abundance...