£9,408
1968 DAIMLER V8-250
SWVA • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£9,408
1968 DAIMLER V8-250
UK • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 43
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Daimler V8-250 Saloon is presented in Regency Red with a documented history and previous restoration. It features upgraded Zeus brake calipers and is noted for its exceptionally sound underside, offering a great base for a classic car enthusiast.
Condition
7
The car has had a comprehensive rebuild in the past, and is described as one of the most rust-free examples underneath. However, the vendor reports a recent oil leak at the front of the engine and acknowledges the car needs further attention to become a very nice car, indicating it's in 'Very Good' condition.
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17,420 miles
PRF835G
1968
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
£9,408
1968 DAIMLER V8-250
SWVA • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
In Brief:
A charming example of the Jaguar platformed V8-250
Finished in Regency Red with matching wire wheels over Black leather Owned by The Vendor for the last 11 years Completed rebuild carried out by previous owner Described as one of the most rust-free examples underneath that you are likely to find
Auctioneer's Notes:
Offered at No Reserve, this 1968 Daimler V8-250 Saloon presents as a tempting and highly usable classic saloon, finished in Regency Red and retaining all the charm, elegance and understated performance for which the model is so well regarded.
The Vendor has owned the car for 11 years and reports that it was completely rebuilt, both bodily and mechanically, by the previous owner.
The car was also subject to a colour change from Blue to Regency Red during that rebuild, with the repaint understood to have been carried out as a bare-shell job by an ex-Vicarage employee.
The Vendor describes it as one of the most rust-free examples underneath that you are like...
Price Analysis vs Other V8 250s
£410
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,548
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,624
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 21st May 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
15,565 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 22nd May 2024, 15,565 miles
Passed
On 20th Sept 2022, 14,333 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play connecting rod bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 7th Sept 2021, 13,672 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 29th Sept 2020, 13,223 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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SWVA
61-62 Aston Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NE, England
Operating from Poole, Dorset, SWVA is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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