1961 Daimler Other SP250

Asking price: $85,000

Listed more than a month ago | Seller located in Blenheim, Marlborough ·5447 views · 214 others watchlisted

1961 Daimler Other SP250

75,000km

Convertible

Petrol

2500cc

Manual

Number plate: 1DART1

Year: 1961

Exterior colour: Red

Doors: 2 door

Cylinders: 8 cylinder

Number of owners: 5+ owners

Import history: Imported

Registration expires: Dec 2025

WoF expires: Dec 2025

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Description

Looking for a Convertible? This 1961 Daimler SP250 is a rare classic sports car in excellent condition. Featuring a 2.5-litre petrol engine paired with a manual gearbox.

The SP250 (also known as the Dart) is known for its distinctive fibreglass body and V8 engine - quite revolutionary for its time. As a two-seater convertible, it provides a real classic car feel that's rare to find now.

It comes with:

Classic British sports car styling
Powerful 2.5-litre V8 engine
Manual transmission for an engaging drive
Open-top motoring experience
Well-maintained condition
full restoration 2005
engine out refresh in Dec 24.

This Daimler has had five or more owners throughout its history, which is normal for a car of this age. Despite this, it presents in excellent condition, showing it's been well looked after over the years.

If you're a classic car enthusiast looking for something truly special, this SP250 is worth your consideration. Have any questions? Feel free to get in touch. Call Dave 0274460769

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what upgrades has the car had .. ie to improve its handling and functionality.. regards ross racercob (92) • 9:04 pm, Fri, 3 Oct
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Call 0274460769 this is not a easy car to explain guyj1 (57) • Friday, 3 October 2025
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hard top ? rosco37 (523) • 1:35 pm, Sun, 5 Oct
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Yes it has a hardtop guyj1 (57) • Sunday, 5 October 2025
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colour,Original? odeary (864) • 7:17 pm, Tue, 7 Oct
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Please send you cell. I’ll get Dad to call you. guyj1 (57) • Tuesday, 7 October 2025
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i grew up in one of these magnificent beasts ,.. yours is a superb looking example...., best wishes for the auction chrisman6 (0) • 7:32 am, Sat, 11 Oct
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Colour and condition of hardtop?? Rack and pinion steering?? semloh1 (114) • 11:53 am, Tue, 14 Oct
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Hard top is red, needs a re paint but excellent condition. Yes has rack and pinion steering which has been certified and is a great improvement. guyj1 (57) • Tuesday, 14 October 2025
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There looks to be a VTNZ modification plate behind the fluid reservoirs and next to the heater. What is on the plate please? nicholson3 (905) • 10:59 pm, Wed, 15 Oct
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It’s a Daimler car company plaque, then a vehicle serial number 737-13-42 guyj1 (57) • Wednesday, 15 October 2025
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The vtnz plate is just above the clutch reservoir, can you please let us know the details or a photo? Thanks beachbumnz50 (257) • 8:27 pm, Sun, 26 Oct
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What’s your email and I’ll email it to you? guyj1 (57) • Sunday, 26 October 2025
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Has any of the suspension components be replaced or cracked kitewaho (198) • 7:21 pm, Sat, 1 Nov
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Yes,all front suspension parts were replaced during the body off restoration in 2005,l know this because l had all the old parts.Thanks your enquire. guyj1 (57) • Saturday, 1 November 2025
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That’s great having owned two of these in the past and have front suspension break while was not a fun experience kitewaho (198) • 8:34 am, Sun, 2 Nov
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Call Dave on 0274460769 if you more info guyj1 (57) • Sunday, 2 November 2025
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Do you have a cover for the hood when its folded down or perhaps a tonneau cover which cover the whole cockpit? semloh1 (114) • 4:13 pm, Sat, 8 Nov
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The cover is as new - the tonneau cover is as new as well. guyj1 (57) • Saturday, 8 November 2025
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Hi there would a swap for V8 Morgan interest you. dennisrod (46) • 2:02 pm, Sun, 9 Nov
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No thanks guyj1 (57) • Sunday, 9 November 2025
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I've been driving mine since seventytwo and I've never cracked anything, I've replaced the trunnions due to normal wear and tear so I wouldn't be to concerned. There's an awful lot of experts out there cheers reidsville (29) • 9:48 pm, Sun, 23 Nov