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013 Daimler V8-250 (1968) (248 HXX 75) by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Daimler V8-250 (1962-69) Engine 2548cc V8 OHV Chassis No: 1K1849BW Production 17,620 Registration Number 248 HHX 75 (French) DAIMLER ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789085238 The Daimler 2.5 V8/V8-250 is a four-door sports saloon, introduced in 1962, as the first Daimler car to be based on a Jaguar platform, the first with a unit body, and the last to feature a Daimler engine after the company was bought from the Birmingham Small Arms Company by Jaguar Cars in 1960. The engine is the hemispherical head V8 designed by Edward Turner and first used in the Daimler SP250 sports car. Introduced as the Daimler Two and a Half litre V8 in 1962, and powered by Daimler's 2.5-litre V8 engine and drive-train, a Daimler fluted grille and rear number plate surround, distinctive wheel trims, badges, and interior details including a split-bench front seat from the Jaguar Mark 1 and a black enamel steering wheel. Most cars were fitted with the optional power-assisted steering, Automatic transmission was standard, with manual both with and without overdrive an option. The car was updated as a V8-250 in October 1967 with minor facelifts the wide (armco style) bumpers were replaced by new slimline bumpers and over-riders, negative earth electrics, an alternator instead of the earlier dynamo and twin air cleaners. Other new features included padding over the instrument panel, padded door cappings and ventilated leather upholstery, reclinable split-bench front seats and a heated rear window Chassis No: 1K1849BW The RHD Daimler V8 250 was originally supplied new in the UK, but has since spent time in France (hence the registration number) at the time of this photo it was in the process of being NOVA registered. This car was offered for sale by auction, at the H+H, Pavilion Gardens Buxton, 27.04.2022 selling for £ 13,500 Diolch am 93,481,771 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 93,481,771 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 27.04.2022 at the H+H Auction, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton 159c-013

255 Daimler 2.5 V8 (1964) CSC 500 B by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Daimler V8-250 (1963-69) Engine 2548cc V8 OHV Production 17,620 Registration Number CSC 500 B (Edinburgh) DAIMLER ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789085238 The Daimler 2.5 V8/V8-250 is a four-door saloon which was produced by Daimler from 1962 to 1969. It was the first Daimler car to be based on a Jaguar platform, the first with a unit body, and the last to feature a Daimler engine after Jaguar bought the company from the Birmingham Small Arms Company in 1960. The 2.5 V8 was Daimler's most popular model. The engine is the hemispherical head V8 designed by Edward Turner and first used in the Daimler SP250 sports car. The Daimler V8 engine was more compact and lighter than the Jaguar XK6 engine used in the Mark 2, and weighed approximately 1 long cwt (51 kg) less. The engine sump had to be redesigned to fit between the Mark 2's front suspension units and around one of its cross members. new exhaust manifolds were designed to fit in the engine bay, the water pump and cooling fan were relocated, and different air filters were used Introduced as the 2.5 V8 (or 2½-litre V8) it was essentially a rebadged Jaguar Mark 2 fitted with Daimler's 2.5-litre V8 engine and drive-train, a Daimler fluted grille and rear number plate surround, distinctive wheel trims, badges, and interior details including a split-bench front seat from the Jaguar Mark 1 and a black enamel steering wheel. Special interior and exterior colours were specified. Most cars were fitted with power-assisted steering but it was optional. Automatic transmission was standard; manual, with or without overdrive, became an option in 1967. The renamed V8-250 produced from from October 1967 to 1969 was a minor facelift, slim line and over-riders (shared with the Jaguar 240/340 relabelled at the same time), negative-earth electrical system, an alternator instead of a dynamo and twin air cleaners, one for each carburettor. Other new features included padding over the instrument panel, padded door cappings and ventilated leather upholstery, reclinable split-bench front seats and a heated rear window Diolch am 95,452,148 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 95,452,148 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 10.07.2022, at Walsall Classic Car Show, Walsall Arboretum, Walsall REF 161-255.