£32,625
1965 Daimler 2½-Litre V8 Saloon
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 12 Nov 2022
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£32,625
1965 Daimler 2½-Litre V8 Saloon
UK • 12 Nov 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Daimler 2.5-Litre V8 Saloon is presented in Opalescent Silver Grey with dark blue leather. It boasts a remarkably low 28,658 warranted miles, power steering, and a host of recent mechanical refurbishments, making it a rare opportunity for collectors seeking a beautifully preserved example.
Its provenance is well-documented, accompanied by a Heritage Certificate, original Rippon Bros. brochure, and supporting MOT certificates and service invoices. The car's outstanding condition and originality further enhance its desirability.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in superb condition for its age, retaining the original interior and carpets, and having a low mileage of 28,658 warranted miles. Recent work includes a complete overhaul of the braking and cooling systems, a new exhaust system, and an overhauled fuel system. The indicated mileage is supported by MOT Certificates and service invoices. No advisories on the current MOT. This suggests the car is in excellent condition, warranting a rating of 8.
/ 10
28,658 miles
P1A9592BW
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
DKU 868C
1965
Auction
£32,625
1965 Daimler 2½-Litre V8 Saloon
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 12 Nov 2022
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Jaguar’s purchase of Daimler from BSA in 1960 yielded a number of assets, including the powerful and compact 2.5-litre V8 previously used to power the somewhat ungainly SP 250 sports model.
Designed by the talented Edward Turner, the refined 90-degree unit produced more power and weighed considerably less than Jaguar’s own 2.4-litre XK unit and, recognising the potential of Turner’s engine, William Lyons and his engineers installed the V8 in the compact Mark 2 saloon to create a car with an entirely different character, one that appealed to an altogether more sophisticated customer.
Fed by twin SU carburettors, the engine developed 140bhp, pushing the Daimler to a top speed approaching 112mph, accompanied by a lovely V8 burble through the twin exhausts.
Most Daimler 250 V8s were fitted with Borg-Warner’s excellent T35 automatic transmission that nicely complemented the engine's characteristics offering relaxed, effortless performance.
The Daimler’s cabin had the ambience of a tradi...
Price Analysis vs Other 2.5 V8s
£3,922
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,510
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 13th Sept 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
28,647 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Sept 2022, 28,647 miles
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