
Toby Wilson
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LOT 506
Property of a deceased's estate c.1934 Daimler V26 Saloon/Limousine Project Coachwork by Barker & Co Registration no. OGL 358 Chassis no. 41299
By the mid-1930s, Daimler's eight-cylinder engines were the work of designer Laurence Pomeroy, previously with Vauxhall, for whom he had designed the Prince Henry of 1912, arguably the world's first sports car. The first of Pomeroy's overhead-valve straight eights was the 3,746cc 'V26' of 1934, which boasted a nine-main-bearing crankshaft, detachable cylinder head, and twin Stromberg carburettors, and was mounted in a chassis of 11' 10" wheelbase.
This car's original engine is still in the chassis. Dating from 1987, when the car was purchased from one Charles Canavan, correspondence on file indicates that the cylinder head was welded, pressure tested and the mating face reground at that time. The engine and all its ancillaries are complete, although the top half is awaiting re-assembly. The engine turns on the crank handle.
The coachwork is aluminium and the doors have not dropped on this low-mileage vehicle. Retaining all its original instruments in the dashboard, the original interior needs restoration. The windscreen is of the opening type and in good order, but the roof needs replacement. The car is finished in yellow and black, while along the sides at door-top level is an original attractive plated metal 'flash'. The Daimler radiator surround is in good order. At the rear is an original luggage rack and trademark slatted fuel tank cover. There is also a side mounted spare wheel and the vehicle is 'rolling'.
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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