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1962   Daimler SP250 "Dart"

Chassis # 101067
Engine # …
Body design # 737
Date of first registration June 14, 1962
Original registration mark 6485 BN 69 (F) (Rhône)
2nd registration mark 8760 ZF 30 (F) (Gard)
3rd registration mark 6239 HK 78 (F) (Yvelines)
Registration mark 62737 (L)
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This specific SP250 has been praised for sale by the seller with the following quote:

... this singular DAIMLER SP250!

Produced at 2654 copies between 1959 and 1964, this atypical English car of 1962 has received a very nice complete restoration. Body, chassis, engine, brake, upholstery, nothing has been forgotten.

The fiberglass body presents a beautiful garnet red paint and the spoked wheels are of a bright chrome.

Inside, beige leather dress the front seats and the rear seat and the various trim.

It is equipped with the famous V8 of 2.5l of 140ch. which also powered the Daimler 250 saloon. The engine starts immediately and the V8 engine runs perfectly, on each of the 4 gears, high revs are accompanied by a characteristic sound that adds to the charm of this English classic car. Moreover an electric power steering has been fitted to get an easier handling.

A complete file with invoices, photos, magazine and catalogs of parts and accessories comes with the car.




Photos from the seller's website:

Features of this car:

  • Body
    • fibreglass body
    • B-Spec fitted with front A-spec "whiskers"
  • Interior
    • original LHD version
    • two bucket seats
  • Technical data
    • 2.5 litre V8 Hemi
    • 4-speed manual gearbox
    • rear wheel drive
    • four-wheel Girling disc brakes
    • fitted with an EZ electric power steering ( fitted in 2013 )
  • Chassis
    • steel chassis
    • Suspension:
      • front independent with coil springs
      • rear live axle with half-elliptic leaf springs
    • …
  • Miscellaneous
    • with optional wire wheels
    • fitted with C-spec trickle-charger socket
    • …

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Daimler SP250 Press kit for France

Year : 1959
Publication number ....
5 pages
size : 20.9cm x 27cm


1 photo 21.5cm x 16.7cm
2 photos 18.2cm x 12.9cm
1 photo 15cm x 11cm

flyer Optional extra equipment & accessories 24.8cm x 19.7cm


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Daimler SP250 fact sheet for the French market

Year : 1960
Publication number ....
single sheet
2 pages (recto/verso)
size : 27cm x 21.1cm


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Daimler presents the V8 S.P 250


Year : 1960
Country : United Kingdom
Publication number R27/010/344 – Ref. 561/60
2 pages/sides (foldout poster)
size closed : 25.4cm x 20.2cm
size unfolded : 50.8cm x 40.4cm


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Daimler Sports Car Type SP.250 R.H.D. & L.H.D.
Owner's Handbook


Year : not dated
Publication number R.27/010/339
Softcover
100 pages
size : 15cm x 24.2cm

N.B.: Commencing at chassis N° 100,010

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Daimler Sports Car SP.250 RHD – SP.250 LHD
Supplement for Accessories & Extras


Year : 1960
Publication number R702/05/43 (First edition)
Softcover
18 pages
size : 15.2cm x 22.9cm


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Daimler 2.5 Litre V.8 Sports Model Service Manual

Year : ??
Publication number E.1005/2
Binder
… pages
size : 21cm x 29.7cm (DIN A4)

N.B.:
  • applicable to RHD & LHD models

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Daimler Spares Division
Spare Parts Catalogue for S.P.250 Sports Car


Year : 06-1964
Publication number D.5
4-ring binder
156 pages (foreword=12 pages & 144 pages catalogue)
size : 21.5cm x 27.4cm

N.B.:
  • Engine number 89001 onwards
  • Chassis number 100001 onwards

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Daimler Spares Division
Spare Parts Catalogue for S.P.250 Sports Car


Year : 06-1964
Publication number D.5
Softcover
156 pages (foreword=12 pages & 144 pages catalogue)
size : 21cm x 29.4cm

N.B.:
  • Engine number 89001 onwards
  • Chassis number 100001 onwards

N.B.: this version is an unofficial reprint

First chassis number by year :
Year RHD cars LHD cars
1959 100570 (November) 100010 (March)
1960 100598 100089
1961 102629 100489
1962 103890 101017
1963 104131 101554
1964 104344 101573
last 104456 (September 1964) 101585 (July 1964)

Points of interest :
  • Cars were not always built in strict chassis number order. Not all chassis numbers in the full sequence were used, but were used in batches, as shown :
Drive First chassis number Last chassis number
RHD 100000 100005
100570 100759
101325 101509
102510 102834
103710 104456
LHD 100010 100569
100760 101324
101510 101585
  • No chassis number prefix
  • No engine number prefix
  • Body prefix
    • 737
  • Chassis numbers 100000 to 100005 (1958-1964) were prototypes

Source: www.jaguarheritage.com

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