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Posting for 3+ months1955 Daimler Century
Northwich, Cheshire
£6,000
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Vehicle history
- Not stolenPass
- Not scrappedPass
- Not exportedPass
- Not Cat A/BPass
- Not Cat C/DPass
- Not Cat S/NPass
- Not importedPass
- Original number platePass
- Original colourAdvisoryA different colour from the original is perfectly legal and there may be good reasons. Look for other evidence of modifications that may cost more to insure.
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- Not stolenPass
- Not scrappedPass
- Not exportedPass
- Not Cat A/BPass
- Not Cat C/DPass
- Not Cat S/NPass
- Not importedPass
- Original number platePass
- Original colourAdvisoryA different colour from the original is perfectly legal and there may be good reasons. Look for other evidence of modifications that may cost more to insure.
Our vehicle history check is provided for guidance only. Please check all the details with the seller before purchasing
Want a more accurate HPI report?
Buy the full report for guaranteed data accuracy, outstanding finance, valuation, milage check & VIN match for £9.99 (normally £19.99)
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Vehicle information
- Seller Type
- Trade
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
Description
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This regal 1955 Daimler Century is the sole survivor of just three cars built by high-end coachbuilders Hooper to design number 8404A. The elegant and graceful dark green aluminium alloy coachwork is complemented by a Dove Grey leather interior finished off by lashings of wood veneer. This carries a fitting patina and includes a set of beautiful rear picnic tables. The odometer reads just 50,200 miles. ‘PYM949’, which was registered in March 1955, has a charming push-button radio and period dials including a rev counter. The large steering wheel is covered in leather with a column gearshifter behind it. Overall, it is a wonderfully evocative car and a unique opportunity.
The Daimler Century was a development of the 1953 Daimler Conquest. This car featured running gear developed from the Lanchester 14 and it used a 2,433cc straight-six engine that produced 75bhp. The Conquest Century arrived in 1954; as its name suggests, it was a more potent version that produced 100bhp, thanks to a big-valve alloy cylinder head, higher compression ratio, high-lift camshaft and twin SU carburettors. This gave it a 90mph top speed and a 0-60mph time of 16.3 seconds – swift indeed by mid-1950s standards.
In summary:
The sole surviving Daimler Century design number 8404A by Hooper
Odometer reads just 50,200 miles
Unique opportunity to acquire a very rare machine
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Ad ID: 1502096480
Exact specification may vary from the details on this page. Please contact the seller to reconfirm any details before purchasing. See Terms & Conditions for further information.
Overview
Performance
- Year1955
- Mileage51,000 miles
- Body TypeSaloon
- TransmissionOther
- ColourGreen
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