- Make: Daimler
- Model: SP-250
- Year: 1964
- VIN #: 100942
- Mileage: 46,685, believed to be original
- Exterior Color: White
- Interior Color: Black
- Engine: 2.5 liter Hemi-head V-8
- Transmission: 4 Speed
- Options: Tonneau cover
Car has been inspected and is in excellent shape. Frame is solid, floors excellent, drives beautifully. A serious driver! | General History of the Car |
Purchased from gentleman in North Carolina. He bought the car in 1974, becoming the second owner. Car originally imported from England by the first owner. The Sp-250 was known in England as the “Dart” but could not be marketed that way here since Chrysler was already using the name. This was one of the early fiberglass bodies bolted on to a steel boxed frame. Although not a well known car because few were imported to the U.S., they developed a loyal following. I can remember them racing successfully in “D” production in the 1960’s at the old Thompson Race Track in Conn. and also at Limerock. I believe the driver of one of the fastest was Harry Carter. He used to drive his with one hand on the wheel and the other on top of the door. This car supposedly clocked at 0 to 60 in the 8 second range and only the Jag XK150 was its equal in power in the moderate price range. This car has not become as collectible as the Healeys or Jags but it is just as much fun and a real eye-popper. These cars should appreciate very well over the next few years with only around 2600 being produced. It should also be noted that Jaguar bought out British Daimler early in this car's production and this power plant could also be found in some of the Jaguar sedans of that era badged as Daimlers. Export model of British sports car that was never marketed in the U.S. Car has been garaged for 30+ years with interior and exterior in excellent shape. Engine 140 hp @ 5800 rpm. Good oil pressure and sounds great. Compression 135-145 in all cylinders. Fresh oil & filter change. Drive Train 4 speed with rear differential. Clutch has just been replaced with new motor & transmission mounts. Chassis Steel with fiberglass body bolted to it. New idler arm, rod link and upper ball joints in steering. Brakes (4) wheel disks, bled system, brakes fine.
Wheels Disk wheels with full hubcaps. - Body: Fiberglass
- Paint: Redone in original white, 2004
- Damage/Collision: None Known
- Trim: Fine
- Seats: Slight wear on driver's side but no need to replace.
- Carpet: Fine
- Floor Mats:
- Dash Board: Fine, leather surface.
- Gauges/Clock: Fine
- Air Conditioning/Heater: No A/C
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