Registration - YNP 14G

Chassis No. - P1K5564BW

M.O.T. - Exempt

Odoemter - 72,277

Jaguar’s renowned MkII saloon is famous as a sports saloon par excellence, but few know of Daimler’s take on the William Lyons-designed classic. This late example of a V8 250 is an older restoration model, featuring Daimler’s 2.5-litre V8 Turner-designed petrol engine, and three-speed automatic, column-shift automatic transmission. Presented in Ascot Fawn paintwork with late-model thin chrome bumpers, ‘YNP 14G’ comes with a red leather interior, including front bench seat, and wood veneer dashboard.

One of the last built, ‘YNP 14G’ is a low mileage model that has covered fewer than 1,000 miles since 2018, according to the current owner. Offered with an extensive file of paperwork, which includes original handbooks and radio operating instructions, the service book has 28 stamps inside. All the old MOTs are included, as are the original Daimler documents with service chart. Work carried out includes a professionally stripped and resprayed shell 10 years ago, a replacement gearbox was fitted in 1978, a stainless steel exhaust installed fewer than 4,000 miles ago, when the power steering system was also reconditioned, and a new prop shaft bearing fitted. Front brakes were overhauled at the same time, while the rear brakes were replaced fewer than 1,000 miles ago. Otherwise, much of the Daimler is original or sympathetically restored. The chromework and body panels are considered in ‘good’ condition by the seller, as are the paintwork and interior, while the electrics, engine, and transmission are rated as ‘excellent’. They also consider the indicated 72,277 miles shown on the odometer as genuine.

Jaguar’s Mk II is one of the all-time great classic saloons, combining style, practicality, and performance, and Daimler’s version – initially the 2.5 V8, and latterly the V8 250 – shares these attributes. Launched in 1962, it sits at the crossroads of Daimler’s heritage. Following the company’s acquisition by Jaguar, the 2.5 V8 was the first to use a Jaguar platform, and the last to feature a Daimler designed engine. The main change to the Jaguar Mk II is the use of Daimler’s V8, rather than Jaguar’s straight-six XK unit. The Daimler V8 was smaller and lighter than Jaguar’s engine, and as such, Daimler revised the spring and damper settings. Some alterations had to be made to the sump and exhaust manifolds, and Daimler’s use of the Borg Warner Type-35 automatic transmission was also smaller than the gearboxes used on Jaguar’s models, further altering the driving characteristics. It was called the 2.5 V8 from 1962 at its launch until 1967, when a minor facelift saw the name changed the V8 250. Design changes included new, slimmer bumpers and over-riders, a revised electrical system, and an alternator rather than a dynamo. Padding was fitted over the instrument panel, and ventilated leather upholstery offered, with power steering and overdrive optional extras, until it ceased production in 1969.

· High quality refurbished example of Daimler’s landmark saloon.

· Huge file of paperwork and original documentation.

· Rare opportunity to own a Daimler V8 250