2018-02-28 11:19:08 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/18
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Auction description:
Registration Date 1968
Make & Model Daimler V8-250 Automatic
Colour Opalescent Light Blue
Registration Number PHJ 111G
Chassis No. P1K3302BW
Engine size 2,548 cc
Engine No. 7K3332
Documents V5C; old style V5; MOT September 2018; handbook
Estimate £10,500 - £12,000

First registered in August 1968, this last-of-the line V8-250 has had just four owners according to the V5C, the vendor acquiring it two years ago from the estate of a JEC member who had owned it for 24 years. When acquired the car had been laid up for some time so it was entrusted to local classic car specialists, Thetford Engineering of Colwall, for a thorough recommissioning.

This included rebuilding the carburettors, flushing out the fuel system, replacing many hoses, fitting a new alternator and distributor, brakes and suspension overhauled and giving it a good service (photos available). The underside has also been cleaned and rust-proofed and remains in excellent condition.

Sailing through its MOT in September 2017 with just two minor advisories, it is said to run and drive well, certainly firing up instantly and running nicely as we moved it around for these photos on a cold and wintery afternoon.

Fitted with power steering, heated rear screen and a Webasto sunroof, it has a nice original blue leather interior with good woodwork and an original owner's handbook. Exuding shabby chic, it could be transformed with a decent respray as the original Opalescent Light Blue paintwork is now somewhat faded.