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Est: £7,000 - £10,000

1950 Daimler DB18 2½-Litre Foursome Three-Position Tickford Drophead Coupé

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 15 Nov 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Est: £7,000 - £10,000

1950 Daimler DB18 2½-Litre Foursome Three-Position Tickford Drophead Coupé

UK • 15 Nov 2026 • Lot 313

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A rare 1938 Daimler DB18 Drophead Coupé with a 2.5-litre engine and 4-speed pre-selector transmission. This example has undergone older restoration and recent recommissioning, presenting well with some minor points for improvement.

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Condition 

7

Older restoration, hood not watertight, needs development

/ 10

39,790 miles (via 2009 MOT)

DB1853520

LHD

United Kingdom

Automatic

LTB 420

1950

Auction

Est: £7,000 - £10,000

1950 Daimler DB18 2½-Litre Foursome Three-Position Tickford Drophead Coupé

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 15 Nov 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

An elegant and rare four-seater drophead coupé, powered by Daimler’s smooth 2½-litre straight-six OHV engine Introduced in 1938, the DB18 combined refined performance with Daimler’s renowned engineering quality and build standards Equipped with the desirable four-speed pre-selector transmission and fluid flywheel, recently professionally refurbished The subject of an older restoration and subsequently re-registered with the DVLA in 1979, suggesting considerable history

Finished in Light Grey Blue over Dark Blue with blue upholstery; front seats nicely retrimmed, with the rears believed to be original Recently recommissioned following dry storage, including a gearbox overhaul and brake adjustment; engine starts readily, runs smoothly and revs freely The three-position hood operates correctly, although it is currently not watertight; an opportunity to further smarten an already appealing example This charming coachbuilt Daimler is presented ready for further enjoyment and development Yo...

Price Analysis vs Other DB18s

£2,362

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,576

Median Price (Since 2020)

£172,703

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Mid-Market

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Previous DB18 Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 6th Jul 2010

Latest MOT mileage:

39,790 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 26th Jun 2009, 39,790 miles


Passed

On 7th Jul 2008, 39,789 miles


Passed

On 22nd May 2007, 39,716 miles


Passed

On 16th Jun 2006, 39,511 miles


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