Lot Ended
Description
Exported new to New Zealand in 1966; shipped back to the UK in 2011;
considerable restoration in 1983 at 81,000 miles; covered 54,000 miles since;
another £10,000 spent on it in the last few years; power steering
fitted
This V8 was delivered new to Christchurch, New Zealand, in May 1966
and was first owned by the Radford family who were to keep it right up until
1995. It then had one other owner before it was shipped back to England in 2011
where it has had three owners since.
The engine was rebuilt at
around 81,000 miles in 1983 and the clock is now showing some 135,000 miles
which seems to be backed up by a good history file, especially while in the
29-year care of the Radford family.
Since arriving in the UK it
has been treated to new tyres all round (including the spare), all new door,
spat and boot rubbers, new front door cards, new ignition wiring and a new
thermostat.
In 2017, we sold the car on
behalf of a client and since then, it appears to have only covered another 100
or so miles. Our last vendor acquired the car in 2014 and found that the oil
pressure was low so he had the bottom end completely rebuilt which restored it
to good health. He also fitted a new exhaust system and fixed the heater which
was previously not working. He stated that all the instruments worked as they
should except the clock. Looking wonderful in gold with a red leather interior
and gleaming chrome, the car was said to be in good overall condition and to
drive well. Finding its way into the hands of our current vendor fairly
recently, it is now for sale again.
Having been put through an MOT
every year since 2011, it seems to have been well maintained over the years and
has had almost another £10,000 spent on it since we last sold it. This has
included the fitting of power steering and a very thorough service in
2018.
A lovely old Daimler with few
owners that is far better preserved than most cars of its era, perhaps due to
the benign New Zealand climate in which it spent the first 45 years of its
life.
Contact - toby.service@brightwells.com
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