1935 Daimler 15
This magnificent Daimler 15 was originally registered in May 1935. Its numbering of ‘15’ comes from it being 15hp and cars in that era were taxed on their hp rating. It is 2003cc although the DVLA - the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, have it down as 2575cc in their records. It has a petrol 6 cylinder in line engine and is the 4-door Six Light model. The ‘light’ refers to its weight not the number of lights.
Compared to previous Daimlers it was rather a low-end model, with Daimler going downmarket somewhat to reflect the austere days of the 1930’s great depression. It cost £450 then which is worth £41000 today but it still marked the beginning of the end of Daimler of being one of the few at the very top of car design, luxury and performance, like Rolls-Royce.
Oh, if you want to buy a similar car to this, they are on offer in the region of £25000! If I had the spare cash, I might consider getting one myself.
Taken at a meeting organised by the East Midlands Classic Car Club at Muskham, Near Newark.
1935 Daimler 15
This magnificent Daimler 15 was originally registered in May 1935. Its numbering of ‘15’ comes from it being 15hp and cars in that era were taxed on their hp rating. It is 2003cc although the DVLA - the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, have it down as 2575cc in their records. It has a petrol 6 cylinder in line engine and is the 4-door Six Light model. The ‘light’ refers to its weight not the number of lights.
Compared to previous Daimlers it was rather a low-end model, with Daimler going downmarket somewhat to reflect the austere days of the 1930’s great depression. It cost £450 then which is worth £41000 today but it still marked the beginning of the end of Daimler of being one of the few at the very top of car design, luxury and performance, like Rolls-Royce.
Oh, if you want to buy a similar car to this, they are on offer in the region of £25000! If I had the spare cash, I might consider getting one myself.
Taken at a meeting organised by the East Midlands Classic Car Club at Muskham, Near Newark.