


1954 Daimler Other Conquest convertible coupe
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Description
This is a very rare but very practical classic car. I believe only 269 Daimler Conquest coupes were made. This is one of two known to exist in NZ. This car shares virtually all its parts with the much more common four door saloon version, making sourcing of most parts a breeze. The body appears to be in excellent condition with no evidence of any accident damage I can see. The paint is faded but will probably come up very well with a cut and polish. It has new leather upholstery on both its front and rear seats. Just re-upholstering this car in leather would have cost around $10,000 at today’s prices.
The car has a 2.5 litre six cylinder engine and a four speed Wilson pre select gearbox.
I inherited the car from my father. He had disassembled its brakes as wheel cylinders were likely leaking. He also let the registration lapse so the car will have to be revinned. However having already been registered on nz roads, I believe the process is easier than it would be if it was a fresh import to NZ.
The car turns over but is not going and is sold on an as is where is basis and without a registration. No warranties either express or implied are undertaken.
I’m sure it will be a great project for somebody.
Questions & Answers
Hi there, When was this car last on the road? The upholstery is leather or vinyl? The soft top is in what shape? Many thanks, R stgermain1 (585 • 9:22 pm, Wed, 18 Feb )Hi. I’ll have to check when it was last registered. I think off hand about 2010. The new seat upholstery is all leather ahill1 (56 • Wednesday, 18 February 2026 )The soft top appears to be in very good condition Seller comment Wednesday, 18 February 2026 There is an off cut of the leather upholstery in the car. It definitely is real leather. Seller comment Wednesday, 18 February 2026 Sorry to focus on the interior but as you say it's an expensive undertaking these days - is it still in good condition (not dry or unprotected) thanks empireccs (17 • 10:38 pm, Sat, 7 Mar )The car seats must have been reupholstered at some time as they are in good condition. ahill1 (56 • Saturday, 7 March 2026 )Sorry the above comment relates to the roadster I also have for sale. This car has actually been recently reupholstered in real leather Seller comment Thursday, 12 March 2026 Although called a Conquest, conquest coupes had the more powerful 100bhp century engine an upgrade from the standard 75hp conquest engine which had cast iron heads and single solex carburettor. My car has an aluminium head and twin su carburettors giving it 100bhp when new. Seller comment Friday, 13 March 2026 Did you sell the convertible one assettraders (503 • 8:09 pm, Fri, 3 Apr )Both cars are convertible. Ive sold the Roadster. ahill1 (56 • Friday, 3 April 2026 )Thanks,I meant the roadster.Hopefully it will get a lot of love and be driving again one day soonish assettraders (503 • 8:15 pm, Fri, 3 Apr )Yes I’m sure it will be. Will be any easy restoration ahill1 (56 • Friday, 3 April 2026 )












