1961 Daimler SP250 Dart
A 1962 Daimler SP250 (originally badged the Dart) built in Coventry and fitted with the marque's 2.5-litre V8, this example has an established history as a competition car within British historic club racing. Raced by Piers Townsend at circuits including Donington Park, it appeared in series such as the HRDC Allstars and is well known on historic grids in its white-and-red livery. The car retains full race preparation including uprated suspension, roll cage, and dual exhaust, and is accompanied by a substantial history file with period FIA passports and buff logbooks.
Ownership
- 2026-02-20Auction saleSold £12,500 (≈ $16K)
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownPiers Townsendpartial documentation
Raced the car extensively at UK circuits; it became a recognisable presence on historic grids during this period.
Competition
- —HRDC AllstarsHRDC AllstarsDriver: Piers Townsend
One of several UK circuit events in which the car competed under Piers Townsend; specific dates not recorded in the prose.
- —Historic racing at Donington ParkDriver: Piers Townsend
Donington Park cited as one of the venues at which the car was a familiar competitor.
- —NEC Classic Motor Show — Daimler SP Owners Club stand
Car displayed on the club stand after a period in storage, attracting notable attention from visitors.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
Car prepared to full competition specification: uprated suspension and brakes, roll cage, harnesses, and dual-exhaust system installed.
Exact date of preparation not stated; car retains this specification at time of cataloguing.
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