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1955 Daimler Conquest DJ252

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Culbu
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1955 Daimler Conquest DJ252

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Good evening Guys,

Does anyone know any thing about this car ?

http://www.osenat.com/html/fiche.jsp?id ... e=&aff=&r=

Kind regards,

Julian

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Re: 1955 Daimler Conquest DJ252

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Hi Julian,

I don't have specific knowledge of this car, but I just completed restoration of my DJ 252 last year, so I can point out a few items visible in the photos:

- Sills not correct - there shouldn't be a vertical seam visible at the back of the doors.
- Front seats have been re-covered (In vinyl?)
- Door cards are not to original pattern
- window winder handle on driver's side is not original
- horn button appears to be missing
- various switches on dashboard have been rearranged / added
- hubcaps are not original
- bumper over-riders are not original
- voltage regulator does not appear to be original
- has oil bath air cleaner, so it was likely built for export

The above are mostly secondary items, but might help you in assessing value if you can find evidence of the general soundness of the vehicle.
Chris Young
1954 DJ 250
1954 DJ 252
1957 DJ 254
1952 DB18 Special Sports

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Re: 1955 Daimler Conquest DJ252

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Thank you Chris. Very impressive analysis !

I will have a look on the car next week and let you know.

Kind regards,

Julian

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Re: 1955 Daimler Conquest DJ252

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Dear Pendle,

May you please send me some pictures of your just restored DJ252 car to compare to the one that my customer wishes to purchase ?

Kind regards,

Julian

PS : my e-mail address culbu.carbu.et.cie@gmail.com

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Re: 1955 Daimler Conquest DJ252

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Julian,

i have sent you a few photos via email. Let me know if there is any particular area that you would like a photo of. I have many photos which I took during restoration.
Chris Young
1954 DJ 250
1954 DJ 252
1957 DJ 254
1952 DB18 Special Sports

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