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by Chris_R
Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:55 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: A Lanchester for the Brave - HN 9314
Replies: 19
Views: 1627

Re: A Lanchester for the Brave - HN 9314

An inspiring post. Well done.
by Chris_R
Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler Majestic Major numbers
Replies: 6
Views: 524

Re: Daimler Majestic Major numbers

As far as I understood the lineage goes back through the 104 and to the Regency. By the time the Majestic Major came out the basic design was almost decade old.
by Chris_R
Wed Nov 30, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler Majestic Major numbers
Replies: 6
Views: 524

Re: Daimler Majestic Major numbers

DR450 = RHD Limousine
DR451 = LHD Limousine.
The numbers were published in the workshop manual and for Limousine there was not any separation.
by Chris_R
Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler Majestic Major numbers
Replies: 6
Views: 524

Re: Daimler Majestic Major numbers

DQ450 RHD chassis 136711 to 136890 - 180 examples
DQ451 LHD chassis 136891 to 136915 - 25 examples.
DQ450 RHD chassis 136916 to 137891 - 976 examples
DR450/451 chassis 136011 to 136699 - 689 examples
DR450/451 chassis 139009 to 139176 - 168 examples
by Chris_R
Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:50 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler Majestic Major reg SYL 890
Replies: 3
Views: 322

Re: Daimler Majestic Major reg SYL 890

Any car registered in August 1967 would have had to have an "F" suffix registration unless the first owner transferred a previous registration to the car. It would not have been lawful in 1967 to issue SYL 890 without the "F" suffix to the car.
by Chris_R
Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:38 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler Majestic Major reg SYL 890
Replies: 3
Views: 322

Re: Daimler Majestic Major reg SYL 890

SYL was a London issued number on 2 occasions. Firstly from June 1956 until about May 1957 and secondly with an "F" suffix from August 1967 until about January 1968. Normally the DVLA require a pre-1982 document that shows both the chassis number and the registration number being claimed. ...
by Chris_R
Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:47 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Ethanol?
Replies: 3
Views: 440

Re: Ethanol?

Petrol has quite a limited shelf life. Only a few months. Generally the view is it will keep for about 6 months in a sealed container. The fuel system in a car is not a sealed system so the volatile compounds will evaporate leaving residues behind.
by Chris_R
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: DE36 MXF 687 ex-Lord Beaverbrook
Replies: 23
Views: 1334

Re: DE36 MXF 687 ex-Lord Beaverbrook

How quickly do they return the deposit if either you don't bid or if you do bid and are unsuccessful?
by Chris_R
Sun Jun 19, 2022 12:44 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: DE36 MXF 687 ex-Lord Beaverbrook
Replies: 23
Views: 1334

Re: DE36 MXF 687 ex-Lord Beaverbrook

ACA require a credit card to be added and charge £500 to it if you win. You then pay the balance by bank transfer. Mathewsons require a credit card but invoice you the full amount and let you pay however you wish. Copart require a non-refundable registration fee before being allowed to bid. Not sure...
by Chris_R
Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:41 am
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Daimler Majestic being broken
Replies: 3
Views: 344

Re: Daimler Majestic being broken

I suspect that is a dodgy MOT to facilitate a registration transfer, probably why the seller in insistent it is a parts car. He can't risk someone checking the history too closely. Current registration 172 XVM which is reverse format. I think this is a series used by the DVLA as an age related issue...