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Daimler V8 250 - WANTED

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Daimler V8 250 - WANTED

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Hello,

I have recently joined the Forum and now looking to become a club member.

In the process of selling my Sunbeam Alpine SV GT, as having two sporty cars is more than enough !! The Alpine is going to make way so I can purchase a classic four door saloon.

As such I am now looking for an October 1967 onwards Daimler V8 250 in very decent condition. I live in East Sussex but happy to travel if you think you may have the correct car and are considering to sell, if so please contact me.

Just to confirm, I am NOT a dealer just a dedicated classic vehicle enthusiast enjoying his classics.

Many thanks in advance.

Richard.
1968 Daimler V8-250 Saloon
DLOC East Sussex Branch Secretary
DLOC 2.5L V8 & V8-250 Registrar - https://www.dloc.org.uk/v8-250
DLOC 2024 International Rally - https://www.dloc.org.uk/rally-2024

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Re: Daimler V8 250 - WANTED

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there is very decent looking 2 1/2 (pre oct '67 unfortunately for you) currently listed ( sept 7th '18) on ebay for approx 8k.. (opalescent maroon with what looks to be a beige interior ) now on its 3rd listing ....all indications are that it is a highly original and very sound basis for re-commsioning.. listed as 'one owner' with low miles (approx 50k) with no obvious corrosion in the usual areas, and has the optional power assisted steering..frankly I'd jump at it were I in the Uk and looking for a good example of this model.. you'd be hard pressed to find a better example for this sort of money ..likely it will take in the region of 5-6k to get it back to reliable driving condition (all new fuel system from tank to carbs along with all new brakes and a full -go through' of all other systems and perishable such as exhaust and all rubber components) and more would need to be spent to get the car cosmetically 'as new'.. personally Id just get it good mechanically, clean and oil up the underside, and perserve it 'as is' to retain as much originality as possible..
it's far wiser to purchase the most sound and original car you can find..even if its not quite the right model or spec one desires.. saves big time in all manner of ways in the long run.. were I in your shoes, I'd seriously consider this car.

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Many thanks for the flag and much appreciated - yes I had seen that.

It falls outside my spec requirement.

Best wishes.

Richard.
1968 Daimler V8-250 Saloon
DLOC East Sussex Branch Secretary
DLOC 2.5L V8 & V8-250 Registrar - https://www.dloc.org.uk/v8-250
DLOC 2024 International Rally - https://www.dloc.org.uk/rally-2024

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Hello,

A 1968 Daimler V8 250 now secured.

Many thanks.

Richard.
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DLOC 2.5L V8 & V8-250 Registrar - https://www.dloc.org.uk/v8-250
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Hello Graham,

Thanks for your post.

Joining DLOC is the next job on my list, so should be up & running by 1st October - looking forward too it very much.

Best wishes.

Richard.
1968 Daimler V8-250 Saloon
DLOC East Sussex Branch Secretary
DLOC 2.5L V8 & V8-250 Registrar - https://www.dloc.org.uk/v8-250
DLOC 2024 International Rally - https://www.dloc.org.uk/rally-2024

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Membership paperwork despatched yesterday so another job ticked off, on the list !!
1968 Daimler V8-250 Saloon
DLOC East Sussex Branch Secretary
DLOC 2.5L V8 & V8-250 Registrar - https://www.dloc.org.uk/v8-250
DLOC 2024 International Rally - https://www.dloc.org.uk/rally-2024

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