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Daimler had a reputation for its stately limousines and in the post-World War II era, remained the automobile of choice for the Royal Family. Their automobiles were renowned for comfort, conservative styling, and reliability. Breaking from tradition, the company introduced the Daimler SP250 sports car at the New York Auto Show in 1959 (initially called the 'Dart,' the name was changed following a protest from the Chrysler Corporation). It was low, sleek, and aerodynamic with a separate ladder-type chassis, fiberglass coachwork, four-wheel disc brakes, and an all-new Daimler-designed 2,548cc overhead valve V-8 engine with hemispherical combustion chambers and 140hp plus on tap. It was the smaller of Daimler's two V8 engines but was good enough to send the SP250 to a top speed of 125 mph. A four-speed manual transmission was standard, but in keeping with the demands of its intended market, automatic transmission was available as an option.
The Damiler SP250 was the final 'hurrah' before the struggling company was acquired by Jaguar in 1960. With Jaguar's 1961 introduction of the E-Type there was no place for the SP250, and it faded from production in 1964 after only 2,648 had been built. Before its demise and following Jaguar's takeover, a much-improved 'B' version was introduced in April 1961. The SP250 'B' boasted a stiffer chassis and thicker fiberglass coachwork. The 'C' version was introduced in April 1963 and differed only in detail.
This 1963 Daimler SP250 Roadster is powered by a 2,548cc OHV Hemi-head V8 engine with two SU carburetors and 142 bhp at 5,800 RPM. It has a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. It wears a metallic blue paint scheme and retains its original handbook and Manufacturer's Warranty certificate. It was owned by the noted naval architect Rodger Martin, a local Newport, Rhode Island enthusiast, for many years. Its original owner was Alonzo E. McLaughlin Jr. of Brentwood, New York, who received his car through agents Raymond Foreign Sales Corp of Islip, New York.
Mr. Martin acquired the SP250 in the mid-2000s. He showed it at local events such as the Newport Car Festival in 2006 and Portsmouth in 2008, and was rewarded with Best in Class silver plates. More recently, the car was driven to and from Nova Scotia for a British Car tour.
The car's current caretaker gave it a full set of custom-made, professionally fitted Wilton wool carpets, and the door cards have been replaced.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2024
The Damiler SP250 was the final 'hurrah' before the struggling company was acquired by Jaguar in 1960. With Jaguar's 1961 introduction of the E-Type there was no place for the SP250, and it faded from production in 1964 after only 2,648 had been built. Before its demise and following Jaguar's takeover, a much-improved 'B' version was introduced in April 1961. The SP250 'B' boasted a stiffer chassis and thicker fiberglass coachwork. The 'C' version was introduced in April 1963 and differed only in detail.
This 1963 Daimler SP250 Roadster is powered by a 2,548cc OHV Hemi-head V8 engine with two SU carburetors and 142 bhp at 5,800 RPM. It has a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. It wears a metallic blue paint scheme and retains its original handbook and Manufacturer's Warranty certificate. It was owned by the noted naval architect Rodger Martin, a local Newport, Rhode Island enthusiast, for many years. Its original owner was Alonzo E. McLaughlin Jr. of Brentwood, New York, who received his car through agents Raymond Foreign Sales Corp of Islip, New York.
Mr. Martin acquired the SP250 in the mid-2000s. He showed it at local events such as the Newport Car Festival in 2006 and Portsmouth in 2008, and was rewarded with Best in Class silver plates. More recently, the car was driven to and from Nova Scotia for a British Car tour.
The car's current caretaker gave it a full set of custom-made, professionally fitted Wilton wool carpets, and the door cards have been replaced.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2024
2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $50,000
Sale Price :
USD $30,240
2022 Bonhams : The Audrain Concours Auction
Sale Price :
USD $31,360
1963 Daimler SP 250 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Daimler SP 250
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Daimler SP250 Roadster Chassis#: 100929 Sold for USD$30,240 2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1963 Daimler SP250 Roadster Chassis#: 100929 Sold for USD$31,360 2022 Bonhams : The Audrain Concours Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1963 Daimler SP250 Roadster Chassis#: 104198 Sold for USD$67,200 2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | ![]() ![]() |
1963 Daimler SP250 Dart Convertible Sold for USD$46,200 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Daimler SP 250 Dart Convertible Chassis#: 104198 Sold for USD$46,200 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ![]() ![]() |
1963 Daimler SP250 Convertible Chassis#: 101195 Sold for USD$62,700 2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey | |
1963 Daimler SP250 Dart Sold for USD$52,584 2018 H&H - Pavilion Gardens Motor Car | |
1963 Daimler SP250 Roadster Sold for USD$60,500 2016 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1963 Daimler SP250 Dart Chassis#: 104143 Sold for USD$32,044 2016 Anglia Auction | |
1963 Daimler SP250 Roadster Sold for USD$53,900 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
1963 DAIMLER SP250 Sold for USD$25,000 2015 Leake Auction - Dallas | |
1963 Daimler 2.5 V8 Chassis#: 1A2911BW Sold for USD$40,302 2015 Silverstone Auction - NEC Classic Motor Show Sale | |
1963 Daimler Dart SP250 Convertible Chassis#: 104112 Sold for USD$35,200 2015 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1963 Daimler SP250 Roadster Chassis#: 104270 Sold for USD$85,560 2014 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1963 DAIMLER SP250 ROADSTER Chassis#: 101553 Sold for USD$101,800 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1963 Daimler 2.5 V8 Saloon Sold for USD$15,625 2013 Shannons Sydney Custom & Collectable Auction at MotorEx | |
1963 Daimler SP250 V8 Roadster Chassis#: 101300 Sold for USD$36,270 2010 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance-Collectors' Motorcars | |
1963 Daimler V8 250 Saloon Chassis#: 1A163813W Sold for USD$14,707 2009 Bonhams - RAF Museum |
Daimler SP 250s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Daimler SP 250's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1963 Daimler SP 250 | 104198 | 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads February | |||
1963 Daimler SP 250 | 104178 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $65,000 | $85,000 | |
1963 Daimler Dart SP 250 c | 104324 | 2013 Coys Blenheim Palace | $30,000 | $35,000 |
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