£17,250
1949 Daimler DB18 Barker Drophead, 2522cc
Spicers Auctioneers • UK • 28 Oct 2023
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Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£17,250
1949 Daimler DB18 Barker Drophead, 2522cc
UK • 28 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a post-WWII Daimler DB18, also known as the 2½ litre or Consort, with a rich history, including international travel and rally participation. Despite a full restoration, the paperwork was lost due to a flood, and the electrics need attention, but it still presents well.
Condition
6
While the car presents very well and has been well-cared for, the restoration paperwork was lost, and the electrics need checking. There's also mention of wear on the paint, interior or wheels.
/ 10
8,740 miles (via 2012 MOT)
GCY344
1949
Auction
52765
RHD
United Kingdom
£17,250
1949 Daimler DB18 Barker Drophead, 2522cc
Spicers Auctioneers • UK • 28 Oct 2023
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Sold with the V5C, various Daimler books, photographs, display board and certificate.
Daimler's DB18 model was introduced in 1939, (only eight being produced due to the outbreak of WWII), whilst some 500 examples were manufactured post-WW2.
Known as the 2½ litre or Consort, it was available in a variety of open and closed guises (though, most were bodied as four-door saloons).
Foursome Drophead Coupe designs were produced by both Tickford and Barker, while the latter coachbuilder was also produced the Special Sports derivative.
Powered by a six-cylinder OHV engine of 2522cc, the DB18 could reach 50mph in 17.9 seconds and had a top speed approaching 80MPH.
GCY's first owner was a Welsh dentist called Evans from Carmarthenshire, the second is unknown but the third, Thomas T.
Inglis, who owned it from 1963 until 1984 travelled widely with it, Sweden, Belgium, Holland Germany, Denmark and then in 1966 to Australia, where she achieved top speed of 82MPH.
The next owner was Keith Suth...
Price Analysis vs Other DB18s
£2,362
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£5,576
Median Price (Since 2020)
£172,703
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 15th Feb 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
8,740 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 16th Feb 2012, 8,740 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On 12th Jan 2011, 8,534 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed
On 8th Feb 2010, 8,364 miles
Passed
On 30th Jan 2009, 8,279 miles
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