
Toby Wilson
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LOT 504
Property of a deceased's estate 1936 Daimler LQ3-20 All-weather Limousine Project Coachwork by Salmons & Sons Registration no. BEL 510 Chassis no. 36842
Originally registered in Bournemouth, this Daimler LQ3-20 was purchased by the late owner in 1983. It was used regularly until taken off the road 1987 when radiator damage occurred, causing the engine to overheat. Examination showed that the cylinder head was porous and needed welding. This has been done, although no valve seat work or re-facing has been carried out. It is expected that the crankshaft bearings need re-metalling and the crankshaft regrinding. The radiator has a new core and is ready to be re-installed. All parts removed from the vehicle have been stored and are included in he sale.
Except for the roof, the body is basically sound with mostly original paint. The chassis is rolling and in good order, with five good original wheels and four new tyres. The decorative door interiors are in restorable condition and the original leather seats are complete, although the rears need restoration. The Salmons' Tickford folding roof mechanism needs attention too but is a rare feature and well worth preserving. The front grille and surround is in good order, as are the front and rear bumpers, while there is a huge rear luggage rack. The windscreen is undamaged and all the Jaeger instruments are in the original dashboard. The original parts manual and historical correspondence come with the car, which has 36,000 miles on the odometer.
Vendor Score Total: 34 /100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 7 /25
Body Work: 1
Paint: 1
Glass: 1
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 2
Wheels/Tyres: 2
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 10 /20
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Axles: 3
Suspension: 2
Brakes: 2
INTERIOR TOTAL: 4 /20
Seats: 1
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 1
Headlining: 1
Trim: 1
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 4 /10
Main components: 2
Ancillary components: 2
ENGINE TOTAL: 8 /20
Starting: 1
Running: 1
Under Bonnet: 3
Mechanical components: 3
Car History File: 1




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