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1955 Daimler Regency

The history of the Daimler Company is a noble lineage that dates back to the earliest development of the internal combustion engine. Frederick Simms, as early as 1888, purchased the rights to that engine. By 1896, Simms was powering horseless carriages which would lead to a broad line of Daimler horseless carriages. Until the start of World War I, the company would build more than 40 different models. One of their early clients was King Edward VII.

The Daimler Company would continue to produce elegant vehicles and further strengthen its reputation. After World War II, the company introduced a simpler model lineup powered by six-cylinder engines. By 1953, straight-eight engines were being used.

In 1951, Daimler introduced the Recency model, featuring a modern design with a front fender bulge that extended toward the rear. They had a curved windshield, slightly curved upright-style grille with semi-built-in headlamps. Below the headlamps were large fog lamps. Power was from a 180 cubic-inch overhead-valve engine with twin horizontal SU carburetors. The transmission was a finger-touch pre-selector unit.

In 1954, the engine was enlarged to a 211.5 cubic-inch, overhead-valve six-cylinder unit offering 107 horsepower.


By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014
This Daimler Empress wears coachwork by Hooper & Company based out of London, England. Hooper & Co. built horse-drawn carriages, and, eventually, automobiles, beginning in 1805. Its first car for the Royal Family was built in 1900. To this day, the British Royal Family still uses Daimler cars for some of its transportation needs.

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