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Daimler Dart SP 250 Restoration Project

Sale price: £19,000.00 make an offer

Car location: WARGRAVE, United Kingdom

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1961
Doors:
2
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Daimler Dart SP 250 Restoration Project for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.1) based on 68 votes

I Purchased the Daimler Dart SP250 about 3 years ago with a view to restoring it fully, but due to other project commitments have not been able to make a start on it and so it needs someone looking for a great winter project.

My SP250 is a rare Bel Air Import from California  built in 1961, but I do not have the details of all the previous owners unfortunately.

 

The fibreglass body shell is in a fair condition, and the engine runs, and the brakes are working but the car would benefit from a complete restoration for an enthusiast who can see the potential in bringing this great 2 seater sport car back to life, and out on the open road.

 

The tyres and wheels are in reasonable condition

 

The Daimler SP250 was built from 1959 to 1964. Approx. 2600 units were produced. The body is made of glass fibre reinforced polyester. The 140hp V8 engine has a capacity of 2. 5l. The top speed is 120mph and 0-60 in 8;9 seconds. Although not lightning quick

  

SP250 Specification

Engine: V 8 iron block, water cooled, OHV, bore 76mm x stroke 70mm, capacity 2547 cc. Single central camshaft operated valves through short pushrods with double heavy-duty valve springs. Aluminium alloy hemispherical cylinder heads. Stiff 5 main bearing crankshaft, dynamically balanced. Compression ratio 8.2:1. Twin SU carburettors. bhp 140 @ 5800 rpm. Max Torque 155 lb·ft (210 N·m) at 3600 rpm. SU electric fuel pump.

Ignition: Coil and distributor with conventional automatic advance & retard.

Lubrication: Submerged gear oil pump with full flow filter. Sump capacity 1.75 US gallons.

Cooling: Pressurised radiator with fan, pump and thermostat control.

Transmission: 4 speeds with synchromesh on top three ratios. Provision for overdrive.

Rear Axle: Hypoid bevel 3.58:1

Steering: Cam & follower.

Suspension: Front independent with coil springs. Rear live axle with half elliptic leaf springs. Oversize dampers.

Brakes: Girling Discs on all four wheels, hydraulic operation.

 

Front and Rear Bumpers came as optional extras and this SP250 does not have them.

I am open to Serious offers only. This is a very rare opportunity to purchase a Daimler SP250 restoration Project which once restored will be a fantastic investment for the future/.

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