2023-05-03 11:22:32 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1969-daimler-v8-250-auto-rhd-nQEVVn

Seller's description:

1969 Daimler V8 250

Colour Black

Odometer 18,586 Miles

Engine size 2584

Auction Details

Seller Type Private

Town Milan

Location International

Country Italy

1 of 4,779 RHD models built

Charismatic 2.5-litre V8

Sympathetically conserved and restored

Column-shift automatic

A.S.I. certification

First registered in 1969

1 of 4,779 made, according to the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club

18,586 miles (five figure odometer)

Italian registration documents

A.S.I. certification

Service manual

Reluctant forced sale

The Interior

Red Connolly leather upholstery, with a delicious level of patination, offering just the right amount of wear and character

Complementary red carpets, with no notable wear or damage we could see

The headlining looks neat and tight, with no sagging, staining or tears in view

Burr walnut dash and door caps, all presenting in fine fettle, with no significant cracking or warping apparent

Delightfully, the dash still features a period Blaupunkt radio as well as a full complement of gauges

The switchgear and driving controls show well, with a warm weathering consistent with the car’s age and careful use

At the back, the generous boot space is trimmed in dark red carpets and also contains a full-size spare wheel and the tools for removing the wheels

The Exterior

Smart black paintwork still wears an attractive shine, while not looking “over-polished”

There are some marks and minor blemishes to the paint, but nothing that would concern us

The bodywork presents very well, with neat, straight panels and no signs we could see of notable corrosion

At the front we see the iconic Daimler fluted grill and a pair of supplementary driving lamps, while a unique Daimler nacelle graces the rear

All of the brightwork looks to be in good order, with a little pitting and light wear in places

The vendor notes that the front and rear bumpers were rechromed last year

It appears as if there is a small amount of lacquer peel around the rear Jaguar badge

Wheels are well-chromed 15-inch wire items, complete with period-correct “knock off” spinners – they all look to be in fine fettle too

The Mechanics

2,548cc naturally aspirated V8

Twin SU carburettors

Factory power-rating of 140hp and a top speed of 110mph

Column-shift, three-speed Borg-Warner automatic transmission

Rear-wheel drive

Disc brakes all round

Independent front suspension and rear live axle

The engine bay looks very clean and tidy

We’re told that the alternator and steering have been refurbished, while the engine and carburettor gaskets have all been renewed

The vendor assures us that the car runs perfectly, starting quickly and driving very well – they report no mechanical issues