Daimler V8 250
RESTORATION
The brief with this restoration was to restore
the car to the highest standard whilst incorporating a few modern
practicalities for everyday use.
This was a comprehensive restoration with
every single component restored and improved braking and a modern
sound system fitted.
The body as it arrived to
us after dipping complete with major panel damage.
New sills and door skins were
fitted, along with other repairs, then the car was lead wiped
and file finished ready for painting.
The fully restored engine.
The the refinished bodywork
still in the spray booth the colour is opalescent maroon.
Despite the modern brakes and sound system,
and the fact that the car was not built to be a show car, Darcy's
Daimler has done exceptionally well in the Concours D'Elegance
arena:
- 1998 NSW Jaguar Concours: Classic
Auto Restorations Perpetual Trophy Concours
D'Elegance
Winner MK I & MK II
- 1998 NSW Jaguar Concours: Mark
II & 2-1/2 Litre Class Silver Award.
- 1998 Daimler & Lanchester
Club: J & M Steel Perpetual Trophy for SP-250 & 2-1/2
Litre &
Soveign Class Best V8 Saloon.
- 1998 Daimler & Lanchester
Club: D.L.O.C. Open Class Perpetual Trophy- Best First
- 1999 NSW Jaguar Concours: Mark
II & 2-1/2 Litre Class Silver Award.
Appearance
(Restoration).
- 1999 CVVTMC Concours: 1961-1980 Cars - Third Place -
(entered at the request of the Jaguar Club).
- 1999 Daimler & Lanchester Club: J & M Steel Perpetual Trophy for
SP-250 & 2-1/2 Litre & Soveign class Best V8 Saloon.
- 2000 National Jaguar Concours:
Concours d'Elegance Gold Award.
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