Sold | 1960 Daimler SP250 ‘Dart’ Overdrive, Rack and pinion steering, Telescopic dampers

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£22,880 (Est: £27,000 - £34,000)

1960 Daimler SP250 ‘Dart’ Overdrive, Rack and pinion steering, Telescopic dampers

United Kingdom • 12 Sept 2026 • Lot 187

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1960 Daimler SP250 ‘Dart’ is a historically significant example with a fascinating provenance, including competition history and notable media appearances. It has undergone comprehensive restoration and significant mechanical upgrades, with substantial recent expenditure, making it a well-documented and desirable classic sports car.

Condition

8

The car has been comprehensively restored and benefited from significant upgrades and expenditure, including recent mechanical and electrical improvements. While it has a competition history and has been featured in publications, it is not pristine but very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections, indicating it may require minor reconditioning.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

100623

Odometer:

85,501 miles

Reg Number:

YUU 10

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Year: 1960 Make: Daimler Model: SP250 ‘Dart’ Registration: YUU 10 Chassis No: 100623 Odometer: 85,501 Few Daimler SP250s can boast a history quite as fascinating as YUU 10.

Manufactured on 15 th February 1960 and supplied new to Stratstone of Mayfair, as confirmed by its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate and original plaque inside the glovebox, this early example retains its original Ivory paintwork with contrasting brown trim.

The car was acquired by John McCall in 1970, who subsequently campaigned YUU 10 during the 1970s at Silverstone in the Pomeroy Trophy, achieving a second-in-class award in 1974.

Photographic evidence accompanies this wonderful period competition history, adding a particularly interesting chapter to the car's story.

YUU 10 has subsequently enjoyed considerable exposure within the SP250 community and has appeared in numerous publications including Driving Member , Classic Cars for Sale , Jaguar Heritage Magazine and Brian Long's book Daimler V8 SP250 ,...