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Shown on the Daimler stand at the 1955 Scottish Motor Show at the Kelvin Hall this Daimler CVG 5 (Gardner 5LW) Willowbrook bodied bus went to Mc Gills Bus Services, Barrhead. VKV 99
From 1962 until 2007 Jaguar built almost identical models under the Jaguar and the Daimler brand. The Daimlers were the more luxurious ones. The Eight was built in this form from 1997 until 2003. It's powered by a 4.0 litre V8 engine with 284 PS.
Daimler Freeline chassis no. 25074
Duple Elizabethan C41C body no. 200/1
New as Daimler demonstrator in 1954 unregistered.
To Pulham, Bourton - on - the - Water in May 1955
To Stanley Bingley, Hemsworth in March 1961
To Foster, Glastonbury, (Avalon Coaches) in October 1962
To someone called `M. Sophocles` London NW8 in May 1973
Not operated and towed to BL @ Aldenham for repair
Apparently abandoned and bought by Burwell & District for spares.
Towed from Aldenham to Burwell on 18/4/1974 by Austin K9 on straight bar
Spares removed and sold for scrap in May 1974
ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST!
A rather unique SP250... see next picture.
Date of Liability 01 10 2014
Date of First Registration 10 01 1960
Year of Manufacture 1960
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2547cc
Fuel Type PETROL
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
This CRG6LXB/33 chassis was one of 100 ordered by Birmingham City Transport but delivered after the formaton of the WMPTE. The twin door body was an 80 seater Park Royal, they became known as the Jumbos' unfortuntly they suffered with a number of bodywork problems and were withdrawn after only 10 years service in some cases.
A classic British sports car from the late 1950s. It was built from 1959 - 64. It has a 2.5l V8 engine. No rust - it has a fibreglass body (but the steel space frame underneath was prone to rust). A total of 2564 were made in 5 years, way short of the original predictions. Daimler was bought by Jaguar in 1960, which might have had something to do with it: upon seeing the prototype of the saloon version, Sir William Lyons ordered that project to be terminated and all prototypes destroyed. Jaguar also canned the follow up to the SP250 as it would have been more expensive than the E-Type. So a very rare car, especially in the UK as many were exported. Original models in excellent condition can fetch £60k on the open market.
GX80, 1.4/25 Summilux.
Daimler SP250 (1959-64) Engine 2547cc V8 OHV Production 2650
Registration Number ACE 750 B
DAIMLER SET
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Designed by Edward Turner was a 2547 cc V8 single overhead cam shaft with alloy push rods and a hemispheric aluminum head with a five bearing crank and an output of 140 bhp. Originally called a Daimler Dart the car made its debut at the 1959 New York Motorshow but following a threat of legal action from Chrysler's Dodge division that name was quickly dropped
The original a spec version was built on a 14 gauge ladder frame with cruciform bracing with optional bumpers and was capable of 120 mph however the chassis flex could cause the doors to open
Jaguar bought Daimler in 1960 and concerned about this flexing rushed out a B spec version with extra outriggers on the chassis and a stiffening hoop as well as other detailed improvements
A C spec followed in 1963 with more improvements. During its production run 2645 were produced. Jaguar did build a replacement prototype but opted not to put it into production and Ogle Design built a Coupe version which went on to become the Reliant Scimitar
Shot at Donington Historic Festival, 6th May 2012 Ref: 84-305
Southdown Motor Services Limited 565 CRW, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built 1963 with an Alexander A H44/34F body on Old Steine in Brighton with a 12 service to Brighton (West Dene)
Note, 565 CRW was originally operated by Transport Vehicles (Daimler) Limited as a demonstrator. Transport Vehicles (Daimler) Limited was renamed as Daimler Transport Vehicles Limited on 4th April 1966 and 565 CRW was on loan to Southdown Motor Services Limited
Ref no Bus00500
It was once said: "the aristocracy buy Daimlers, the nouveau riche buy Rolls-Royce".
As a massive Rolls Royce fan I'm inclined to disagree, but I do agree that when it came to buying luxury cars when hitting the jackpot, the Daimler wasn't exactly everyone's first choice, which is something I can't understand why.
It can be said that their cars were just as luxury and capable as even the most top range machines Rolls Royce and Bentley could produce, and for Daimler, nothing topped their crowning achievement, the DS420.
The Daimler DS420 first entered production in 1968, being based on the chassis of the Jaguar Mk.X and being powered by a 4.2L Jaguar Straight-6 engine. The car was built largely to replace the earlier Daimler DR450, but also had a hand in seeing off the Vanden Plas Princess, and luxury version of the Austin Princess.
At the time of production Jaguar had just been nationalised into British Leyland, and by extension Daimler, which had been under ownership of the company since 1960. The DS420 was styled internally by the folks at Vanden Plas, who created probably the highest luxury car British Leyland had to offer, indeed locking horns with the Rollers of the day.
So beautiful and sleek was this machine that it made its way into the State Households of many European governments, including the British, Danish and Swedish Royal Houses.
But even though this car was truly magnificent, it never truly took off in the numbers that Rolls Royces were. Although bought off by aristocratic families and certain wealthy business executives, most of these cars found their way into the trade of Wedding Limousines, Hotel Transfer cars and, most prominently, Hearses.
Even so, the car did soldier on through the dark days of British Leyland, escaping the shoddy workmanship and striking unions that surrounded it, and managed to finish production in 1992 with 4,100 members built.
This one however is a truly fantastic example of one of these few remaining cars in motion. Although you may see a few still in the care of European Royal Families, private ones are very rare indeed. But the ones that continue to exist in private car will usually look as immaculate as this.
Or, if you're really desperate, invite yourself to someone's wedding, chances are one will show up there!
It was once said: "the aristocracy buy Daimlers, the nouveau riche buy Rolls-Royce".
As a massive Rolls Royce fan I'm inclined to disagree, but I do agree that when it came to buying luxury cars when hitting the jackpot, the Daimler wasn't exactly everyone's first choice, which is something I can't understand why.
It can be said that their cars were just as luxury and capable as even the most top range machines Rolls Royce and Bentley could produce, and for Daimler, nothing topped their crowning achievement, the DS420.
The Daimler DS420 first entered production in 1968, being based on the chassis of the Jaguar Mk.X and being powered by a 4.2L Jaguar Straight-6 engine. The car was built largely to replace the earlier Daimler DR450, but also had a hand in seeing off the Vanden Plas Princess, and luxury version of the Austin Princess.
At the time of production Jaguar had just been nationalised into British Leyland, and by extension Daimler, which had been under ownership of the company since 1960. The DS420 was styled internally by the folks at Vanden Plas, who created probably the highest luxury car British Leyland had to offer, indeed locking horns with the Rollers of the day.
So beautiful and sleek was this machine that it made its way into the State Households of many European governments, including the British, Danish and Swedish Royal Houses.
But even though this car was truly magnificent, it never truly took off in the numbers that Rolls Royces were. Although bought off by aristocratic families and certain wealthy business executives, most of these cars found their way into the trade of Wedding Limousines, Hotel Transfer cars and, most prominently, Hearses.
Even so, the car did soldier on through the dark days of British Leyland, escaping the shoddy workmanship and striking unions that surrounded it, and managed to finish production in 1992 with 4,100 members built.
This one however is a truly fantastic example of one of these few remaining cars in motion. Although you may see a few still in the care of European Royal Families, private ones are very rare indeed. But the ones that continue to exist in private car will usually look as immaculate as this.
Or, if you're really desperate, invite yourself to someone's wedding, chances are one will show up there!
this 1914 daimler was on display outside millmeece pumping station --and whilst I am not a fan of the infernal combustion engine I was impressed by the condition and quality of the workmanship
Hello again Daimler! :D
Sorry folks, I just had to get more pictures of this magnificent machine...
It was once said: "the aristocracy buy Daimlers, the nouveau riche buy Rolls-Royce".
As a massive Rolls Royce fan I'm inclined to disagree, but I do agree that when it came to buying luxury cars when hitting the jackpot, the Daimler wasn't exactly everyone's first choice, which is something I can't understand why.
It can be said that their cars were just as luxury and capable as even the most top range machines Rolls Royce and Bentley could produce, and for Daimler, nothing topped their crowning achievement, the DS420.
The Daimler DS420 first entered production in 1968, being based on the chassis of the Jaguar Mk.X and being powered by a 4.2L Jaguar Straight-6 engine. The car was built largely to replace the earlier Daimler DR450, but also had a hand in seeing off the Vanden Plas Princess, and luxury version of the Austin Princess.
At the time of production Jaguar had just been nationalised into British Leyland, and by extension Daimler, which had been under ownership of the company since 1960. The DS420 was styled internally by the folks at Vanden Plas, who created probably the highest luxury car British Leyland had to offer, indeed locking horns with the Rollers of the day.
So beautiful and sleek was this machine that it made its way into the State Households of many European governments, including the British, Danish and Swedish Royal Houses.
But even though this car was truly magnificent, it never truly took off in the numbers that Rolls Royces were. Although bought off by aristocratic families and certain wealthy business executives, most of these cars found their way into the trade of Wedding Limousines, Hotel Transfer cars and, most prominently, Hearses.
Even so, the car did soldier on through the dark days of British Leyland, escaping the shoddy workmanship and striking unions that surrounded it, and managed to finish production in 1992 with 4,100 members built.
This one however is a truly fantastic example of one of these few remaining cars in motion. Although you may see a few still in the care of European Royal Families, private ones are very rare indeed. But the ones that continue to exist in private car will usually look as immaculate as this.
Or, if you're really desperate, invite yourself to someone's wedding, chances are one will show up there!
Northampton CWD6/ Duple 129 (VV 8934) is seen in torrential rain at Great Houghton. 129 was operating a service in connection with Northampton Heritage Open Weekend 2016.
10.9.16
Mamiya C220/ 80mm Mamiya-Sekor lens
Ilford Delta 400, rated at 800 asa
Dev.: Ilford ID-11
Sold from 1936 to 1939. Like the first Volkswagen, a quest for an inexpensive, comfortable People’s Car. Rear mounted, water cooled, 1700cc motor rated at 38 HP. About 1500 Benz Beetles were built until the beginning of WWII.
1970 Daimler DS420 snapped from the street inside a garage in Burslem, Staffordshire. This model was produced between 1968 and 1992 with earlier examples, such as this, being assembled at the Vanden Plas factory in Kingsbury, North London.
This was one of the cars that took part in the Lancashire Automobile Club's Manchester to Blackpool Veteran and Vintage Car Run in June 1979 and is pictured in Manchester before the start of the Run. It was entered for the Run by B.L.Heritage and is a 1905 Daimler 10 litre. The programme of the event had the following note about the car:
29. BL Heritage Ltd., Studley., (Driver: Peter Mitchell).
1905 Daimler 10 litre
First car that ever won the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb.
Daimler JVV 267G has been floating about a bit this week and was luckily fotted along St James Rd.....how small they look compared with a modern d/d....May 21 2015.
Old 1950's Daimler passing the Queens Hotel City square leeds ,Part of the Leeds City Transport Vintage Bus Running Day 2014.
KDD 276E - a Daimler Roadliner. One would like to think this would be a very interesting restoration project and I know several worthy people have contemplated the problem. Unfortunately the Plaxton bodywork is as rotten as a pear.
1969 Daimler Sovereign.
K466 VPC was a 1992 Vauxhall Frontera LWB 2.4i (last taxed in June 2008 and last MoT test expired in October 2008).
1891 Daimler Motor-Waggonett at the Mercedes Benz Museum, Stuttgart.
Gottlieb Daimler started operating a motorized narrow gauge streetcar on the occasion of the 1887 public festival in Cannstadt. Powered by the "Standuhr" (grandfather clock) it commuted between Wilhelmsplatz and Kursaal (Cannstadt's main square and health resort), attracting great public attention. From 1890, Daimler offered the larger and more powerful version with V2 engine shown here.