1961 Daimler Dart SP250 B-Spec
The Daimler SP250 'B-spec' is a fibreglass-bodied sports car powered by Edward Turner's 2.5-litre V8, one of the last models produced before Jaguar absorbed Daimler in the early 1960s. This particular example spent its early years in California before returning to Britain in 2013, at which point it underwent a comprehensive five-year body-off restoration. During that work it was converted to right-hand drive and fitted with a V8 250 saloon engine paired with a BW35 automatic gearbox. It is finished in Bentley Verdant Green with a parchment leather interior and comes with a desirable factory hardtop.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleSold £29,500 (≈ $37K)
- → 2013California-based ownerpartial documentation
The car was kept in California during the early part of its life and was returned to the UK in 2013 without its engine and gearbox.
- 2013 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Acquired the car upon its return to the UK and commissioned an extensive restoration over the following five years. Also fitted a new mohair hood that remains unused.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full body-off restoration carried out over approximately five years, with photographic documentation throughout. Work included conversion to right-hand drive and fitment of a V8 250 saloon engine together with a BW35 automatic gearbox. Finished in Bentley Verdant Green with parchment leather interior; a figured walnut dashboard, chrome wire wheels, Speedwell mirrors, and a hardtop were also included.
Restoration commenced shortly after the car arrived back in the UK in 2013, described as bespoke in scope. The vendor describes it as a five-year project.
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