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Lot 81
1951 DAIMLER DB18 SPECIAL SPORTS THREE-SEATER DROPHEAD COUPÉ COACHWORK BY BARKER
Closed24 July 2000
Price Realised
GBP 11,750
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1951 DAIMLER DB18 SPECIAL SPORTS THREE-SEATER DROPHEAD COUPÉ COACHWORK BY BARKER
Registration No. OKJ 503
Chassis No. D59029
Engine No. 44267
Old English white dark blue leather interior
Engine: six cylinders in-line, push-rod overhead valve, 2.5 litre, twin carburettors, 85 bhp at 4200 rpm; Transmission: fluid flywheel with epicyclic preselector gearbox; Suspension: independent front by wishbones and torsion bars, live rear axle with half elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four-wheel Girling hydro-mechanically operated drum. Right hand drive.
The Daimler Company could claim to be a founder member of the British Motor Industry. For half a century their lofty limousines were the preferred transport of successive Monarchs, silently gliding on official duties through the thoroughfares of the Capital. In the 1930s they charmed wealthy owner-drivers with a range of meticulously engineered, lovingly-finished fours and six cylinder vehicles, all sporting the convenience of semi-automatic gear-changing with Daimler's unique 'fluid-flywheel', allied to a preselector gearbox, all clad with stylish coachwork from leading houses. For 1948 the "Special Sports" variant was announced, given twin carburettors, a higher compression aluminium cylinder-head and revised valve timing. Power was raised to 85 bhp, rather more in some cases, which gave the accelerative DB18 a maximum beyond 80mph. Handling was rewarding, cornering power high. Coachbuilder Barker was taken over by Hooper in the 1930s and, like Daimler, was now a BSA group subsidiary. With their close-coupled three-seater drop-head coupe body, the type was more a luxury fast-tourer than an outright sports model, cossetting occupants with deep leather pleated seats, figured-walnut instrument panel and a full complement of clearly marked sports-type instruments. The Daimler abounded with detail to delight the keen owner: a hood with intermediate sedanca position, automatic chassis lubrication, Hooper's hallmark slender screen pillars. A rarity in its day - only 608 Special Sports were built - this is a Daimler to satisfy the most discerning owner.
This is a particularly good example of the rare 3-seater coachwork, the rear passenger being afforded extra leg-room by having the seat mounted transversally across the body width. This car provides another example of the superb in-house refurbishment by the collection, retaining the original upholstery and principal features in a sympathetic yet thorough restoration, and in this ownership since 1979. Newly MoT tested with current V5 documentation.
Registration No. OKJ 503
Chassis No. D59029
Engine No. 44267
Old English white dark blue leather interior
Engine: six cylinders in-line, push-rod overhead valve, 2.5 litre, twin carburettors, 85 bhp at 4200 rpm; Transmission: fluid flywheel with epicyclic preselector gearbox; Suspension: independent front by wishbones and torsion bars, live rear axle with half elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four-wheel Girling hydro-mechanically operated drum. Right hand drive.
The Daimler Company could claim to be a founder member of the British Motor Industry. For half a century their lofty limousines were the preferred transport of successive Monarchs, silently gliding on official duties through the thoroughfares of the Capital. In the 1930s they charmed wealthy owner-drivers with a range of meticulously engineered, lovingly-finished fours and six cylinder vehicles, all sporting the convenience of semi-automatic gear-changing with Daimler's unique 'fluid-flywheel', allied to a preselector gearbox, all clad with stylish coachwork from leading houses. For 1948 the "Special Sports" variant was announced, given twin carburettors, a higher compression aluminium cylinder-head and revised valve timing. Power was raised to 85 bhp, rather more in some cases, which gave the accelerative DB18 a maximum beyond 80mph. Handling was rewarding, cornering power high. Coachbuilder Barker was taken over by Hooper in the 1930s and, like Daimler, was now a BSA group subsidiary. With their close-coupled three-seater drop-head coupe body, the type was more a luxury fast-tourer than an outright sports model, cossetting occupants with deep leather pleated seats, figured-walnut instrument panel and a full complement of clearly marked sports-type instruments. The Daimler abounded with detail to delight the keen owner: a hood with intermediate sedanca position, automatic chassis lubrication, Hooper's hallmark slender screen pillars. A rarity in its day - only 608 Special Sports were built - this is a Daimler to satisfy the most discerning owner.
This is a particularly good example of the rare 3-seater coachwork, the rear passenger being afforded extra leg-room by having the seat mounted transversally across the body width. This car provides another example of the superb in-house refurbishment by the collection, retaining the original upholstery and principal features in a sympathetic yet thorough restoration, and in this ownership since 1979. Newly MoT tested with current V5 documentation.
1951 DAIMLER DB18 SPECIAL SPORTS THREE-SEATER DROPHEAD COUPÉ COACHWORK BY BARKER
Registration No. OKJ 503
Chassis No. D59029
Engine No. 44267
Old English white dark blue leather interior
Engine: six cylinders in-line, push-rod overhead valve, 2.5 litre, twin carburettors, 85 bhp at 4200 rpm; Transmission: fluid flywheel with epicyclic preselector gearbox; Suspension: independent front by wishbones and torsion bars, live rear axle with half elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four-wheel Girling hydro-mechanically operated drum. Right hand drive.
The Daimler Company could claim to be a founder member of the British Motor Industry. For half a century their lofty limousines were the preferred transport of successive Monarchs, silently gliding on official duties through the thoroughfares of the Capital. In the 1930s they charmed wealthy owner-drivers with a range of meticulously engineered, lovingly-finished fours and six cylinder vehicles, all sporting the convenience of semi-automatic gear-changing with Daimler's unique 'fluid-flywheel', allied to a preselector gearbox, all clad with stylish coachwork from leading houses. For 1948 the "Special Sports" variant was announced, given twin carburettors, a higher compression aluminium cylinder-head and revised valve timing. Power was raised to 85 bhp, rather more in some cases, which gave the accelerative DB18 a maximum beyond 80mph. Handling was rewarding, cornering power high. Coachbuilder Barker was taken over by Hooper in the 1930s and, like Daimler, was now a BSA group subsidiary. With their close-coupled three-seater drop-head coupe body, the type was more a luxury fast-tourer than an outright sports model, cossetting occupants with deep leather pleated seats, figured-walnut instrument panel and a full complement of clearly marked sports-type instruments. The Daimler abounded with detail to delight the keen owner: a hood with intermediate sedanca position, automatic chassis lubrication, Hooper's hallmark slender screen pillars. A rarity in its day - only 608 Special Sports were built - this is a Daimler to satisfy the most discerning owner.
This is a particularly good example of the rare 3-seater coachwork, the rear passenger being afforded extra leg-room by having the seat mounted transversally across the body width. This car provides another example of the superb in-house refurbishment by the collection, retaining the original upholstery and principal features in a sympathetic yet thorough restoration, and in this ownership since 1979. Newly MoT tested with current V5 documentation.
Registration No. OKJ 503
Chassis No. D59029
Engine No. 44267
Old English white dark blue leather interior
Engine: six cylinders in-line, push-rod overhead valve, 2.5 litre, twin carburettors, 85 bhp at 4200 rpm; Transmission: fluid flywheel with epicyclic preselector gearbox; Suspension: independent front by wishbones and torsion bars, live rear axle with half elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four-wheel Girling hydro-mechanically operated drum. Right hand drive.
The Daimler Company could claim to be a founder member of the British Motor Industry. For half a century their lofty limousines were the preferred transport of successive Monarchs, silently gliding on official duties through the thoroughfares of the Capital. In the 1930s they charmed wealthy owner-drivers with a range of meticulously engineered, lovingly-finished fours and six cylinder vehicles, all sporting the convenience of semi-automatic gear-changing with Daimler's unique 'fluid-flywheel', allied to a preselector gearbox, all clad with stylish coachwork from leading houses. For 1948 the "Special Sports" variant was announced, given twin carburettors, a higher compression aluminium cylinder-head and revised valve timing. Power was raised to 85 bhp, rather more in some cases, which gave the accelerative DB18 a maximum beyond 80mph. Handling was rewarding, cornering power high. Coachbuilder Barker was taken over by Hooper in the 1930s and, like Daimler, was now a BSA group subsidiary. With their close-coupled three-seater drop-head coupe body, the type was more a luxury fast-tourer than an outright sports model, cossetting occupants with deep leather pleated seats, figured-walnut instrument panel and a full complement of clearly marked sports-type instruments. The Daimler abounded with detail to delight the keen owner: a hood with intermediate sedanca position, automatic chassis lubrication, Hooper's hallmark slender screen pillars. A rarity in its day - only 608 Special Sports were built - this is a Daimler to satisfy the most discerning owner.
This is a particularly good example of the rare 3-seater coachwork, the rear passenger being afforded extra leg-room by having the seat mounted transversally across the body width. This car provides another example of the superb in-house refurbishment by the collection, retaining the original upholstery and principal features in a sympathetic yet thorough restoration, and in this ownership since 1979. Newly MoT tested with current V5 documentation.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Please note that there is a set of fitted luggage with this car.