H&H Classics Limited
Lot 39
- Supplied new to Australia and treated to a cosmetic restoration in 1984 at a cost of $19,629 AUD
- Repatriated in 1992 by Mr Baldwin from whose family the vendor acquired it five years ago
- Paperwork back to 1976, said to be 'rot free', recently recommissioned and MOT'd till May 2017
Vendor Condition Ratings:
Bodywork: 'Very Good'Engine: 'Average'Electrical Equipment: 'Good'Paintwork: 'Good'Gearbox: 'Good - Automatic'Interior Trim: 'Very Good'
Further Info:
Originally exported to Australia and supplied new to Mr Leslie Arnoh via the Brysons Industries of Sydney dealership, chassis P1A12390BW was road registered as 'NKY 921' during February 1966 and belonged to Sulis Investments of Sydney some eighteen years later. Sold by Steve Sulis to Mr Baldwin in 1984, the latter had the Daimler treated to a bare metal repaint in its original colour, refurbished woodwork, fresh headlining and new Connolly leather interior upholstery at a cost of some $19,629 AUD. All this work is fully documented in the car's history file. The V8 250 and its owner were repatriated during 1992. UK road registered as 'NWJ 196D', the saloon remained in Mr Baldwin's care until being sold to his son who later had to ask his father to re-purchase it.
A regular at various classic car shows including the Bromley Pageant of Motoring, chassis P1A12390BW was also used by Mr Baldwin Senior for taking friends to the pub or the church to celebrate their nuptials! The vendor purchased the Daimler from Mr Baldwin's estate in 2011 but had known the car (and Mr Baldwin) for a decade before then. The V8 250 comes with a very extensive history file including Australian roadworthiness certificates, insurance documents, UK MOTs, tax discs, items of correspondence and receipts for work dating back to 1976. The Daimler comes complete with its original set of tools, owner's handbook and manufacturer's warranty card.
The condition of the car is said to be remarkable for such a model having benefited from the kinder Australian climate in its early life. The bodywork appears to be rot free and has good panel gaps with each panel edge looking as crisp as when it left the factory. The interior leather is unmarked and barely worn, the back seat in particular looks 'as new'. An examination of the underside reveals the original factory white paint. Although, the car has not been resprayed since 1984 the paint is stated to still hold a very good shine and to be a testament to the work that was carried out back then save for the odd blemish.
The Daimler has been extensively recommissioned following a period of inactivity. The recent work encompassing new hoses, various electrical items, new water pump, a service and brake overhaul. As is often the case with these cars the electrical oil pressure gauge is unreliable. The engine's oil pressure has been checked with a mechanical crypton gauge and shows a reading of 50lbs on the initial start-up falling to 16lbs at a hot idle and then rising up through the rev range as power is applied. 'NWJ 196D' comes with a MOT certificate valid until May 2017 and clear title.
