2011-12-03 20:47:24 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 12/11
www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19293/lot/440/

Auction description:
Sale 19293 - The December Sale, Mercedes-Benz World, Important Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia, 1 Dec 2011
Weybridge, Mercedes-Benz World Brooklands
Lot No: 440
1968 Daimler V8 250 Sports Saloon
Registration no. HNH 679F
Chassis no. P1K2082DN
Engine no. 7K2144
Sold for £14,950 inclusive of Buyer's Premium

There can be few Daimler V8s left in such original condition as this desirable manual/overdrive example, which was supplied new by Crose Jaguar of Northampton to Mr R K Roylake. Mr Roylake used the car only sparingly until his death, after which his widow had it maintained by the local Jaguar agent for many years. She subsequently part-exchanged the Daimler, which was purchased by the current (second) owner having covered a mere 20,000 miles. Since acquisition the car has been maintained by Bour Motor Services of Sandbach, Cheshire and currently displays a total of 25,000 miles on the odometer, which is supported by accompanying expired MoTs. We are advised that this totally original, 'time warp' car possesses a wonderful patina and drives without fault. Finished in British racing Green with matching leather interior, 'HNH 679F' is offered with lubrication chart, maintenance vouchers, owner's handbook, sales/service book, sundry invoices, MoT/tax to November 2012 and Swansea V5 document.