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£27,456 (Est: £22,000 - £26,000)

1962 Daimler SP250 ‘B’ Specification

United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 170

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1962 Daimler SP250 'B' is a well-maintained classic, boasting a 2001 restoration, a color change to British Racing Green, and beige leather interior. It features several upgrades, including overdrive, electronic ignition, and an aluminum radiator, and has been under the same ownership for 41 years.

Condition

8

The car was restored to a high standard in 2001 and repainted. It looks and drives as good as when restored. There are no mentions of dents or damage, suggesting minimal cosmetic imperfections and excellent condition.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

101436

Odometer:

46,875 miles

Reg Number:

2990 WF

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Year: 1962 Make: Daimler Model: SP250 ‘B’ Specification Registration: 2990 WF Chassis No: 101436 Engine No: 7K3750 Odometer: 46,875 The controversially styled Daimler Dart was introduced at the New York Motor Show in 1959 and had its European debut at the 1959 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 sportscar 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 in 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 exciti...