This 1962 Daimler SP250 (chassis 100782) is described as an all original driver that’s remained with its current owner for 30 years. Cosmetics show their age, but mechanicals sound to be sorted and the seller notes both a recent $3,000 servicing as well as good driving behavior. Sale includes extensive documentation, and the car is complete with all trim as well as tools, jack, and lots of factory paperwork. Lift shots are included, and seem to support claims of solidity. Find it here on eBay in Brook Park, Ohio with reserve not met.

Also known as the Dart, these cars were built in small numbers–the ad quotes just 2,670 built over a six year production run, out of which 1,420 are reported to have been LHD export models like this example. Says the seller: “The Daimler has been under current ownership for 30 years and it is garage kept. Not used much in the last couple of years. The owner has driven it cosmetically original as shown all of his years of ownership. A true survivor, an extremely original and unrestored car. A nice and straight body. Paint, interior, top and engine/transmission are all original. The fiberglass bodywork is in very good condition, no cracks. There is a crack on the windshield on the right side.”

The interior shows a matching level of wear, and though certainly qualifying as tired, we wouldn’t call it tattered–the owner has clearly made a conscious decision to retain originality, and there’s the impression that factory fitted leather would be even rougher if not treated carefully. Seeing as all gauges are said to work, it’d be fairly easy to live with cabin cosmetics as-is. Of course covering the seats with something to preserve them further would be a good idea if that the path chosen by the next owner, though alternately they could be reupholstered to match, with original covers retained for posterity. Note that the top–including its windows–appears to be remarkably well preserved.

The heart of these cars is Daimler’s interesting little 2.5 liter hemi V8, good here for 140 HP. Total weight was just a bit over a ton, so performance was very respectable for the day. The seller notes a recent $3,000 service which is said to have included fitment of many new or rebuilt parts, including all front suspension bushings, A-arms, shocks, brakes including calipers, fuel pump, tires, and more. Additionally, carbs and the gearbox are said to have been rebuilt, though oddly the claimed-new exhaust still looks like old mild steel. Listed as a 5-speed but actually equipped with one less forward gear, the transmission is said to shift “fine,” while oil pressure is quoted as a steady, healthy sounding 60 PSI.

Here’s the seller describing the undercarriage: “Steel chassis is also in excellent condition with no rust through or patches, just some pinholes as you can see in the pictures. Undercarriage is very dry and very solid.” Said pinholes and some flaking metal can be seen in additional, closeup lift shots within the ad.

Documentation isn’t listed in detail, but does indeed look comprehensive as claimed. We see lots of interesting factory and period paperwork, including warranty pamphlets, bill of lading paperwork, old registrations, handbooks, workshop manuals and more. Presumably service history is included as well, and the seller does note that receipts for recent work are included.

Strong history and sorted mechanicals are always a good mix, and though cosmetics are certainly tired, we’d prefer to see them preserved further. A careful, sympathetic restoration wouldn’t be out of line either, as long as it’s still regularly driven and properly enjoyed.