Daimler SP 250

(1959 - 1964)

Brand:

Daimler

Model:

SP 250

Country:

United Kingdom

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Daimler Dart SP 250 V8 from 1960 - plastic sports car from a traditional manufacturer

July 15, 2012 — Bruno von Rotz 43

When Daimler presented the Dart, later renamed the SP 250, in 1959, the traditional British company was breaking new ground. For the first time, a sports car was produced with a plastic body and aimed at the American market. Despite the universally praised V8 engine and competitive driving performance, it did not work out. After just five years and 2,648 units produced, it came to an end. Today, the rare sports cars with their somewhat quirky appearance are popular classic cars and entice with their driving pleasure and beguiling openness. This report describes the brief history of the Daimler SP 250 and shows an example from 1960 in detail, supplemented with historical images and an original brochure.

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Daimler SP 250 (Dart) (1959-1964)

null, 140 PS, 2548 cm³

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Daimler SP 250 (1960) - indicated mudguards testify to the manufacturer's sense of tradition

Daimler SP 250 (1960) - the seating position is upright

Daimler SP 250 (1960) - great fun, especially on country roads, not least thanks to the elastic and melodious V8 engine

Daimler SP 250 (1960) - rear view of the British car, without bumpers

Daimler SP 250 (1960) - the sports car is only 154 cm wide

Daimler SP 250 (1960) - from a low perspective, the sports car looks really beefy

Daimler SP 250 Dart (1959) - The Italian Job Rally on Saturday - 27th BCCM St. Moritz 2021

Daimler SP 250 (1962) - sports car with plastic bodywork

Daimler SP 250 (1962) - with optional hardtop at the 1962 Geneva Motor Show

Daimler SP 250 Dart (1960) - 2nd rendezvous at the small Klausen 2024

Daimler SP 250 (1961) - as lot 133 at the Artcurial auction "Automobiles sur les Champs 9" on November 1, 2015

Daimler SP 250 (1962) - at the plastic car meeting "Fantastic Plastic 2016"

Daimler SP 250 (1959) - Ennstal-Classic 2022

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Auctioned vehicles of Daimler SP 250

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
Daimler SP 250 1963 Sold Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale (June 27, 2014)	SP 250	1963	Sold	Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale (June 27, 2014)
Daimler SP 250 (Dart) 1960 Sold Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse Sale (May 20, 2017)	SP 250 (Dart)	1960	Sold	Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse Sale (May 20, 2017)
Daimler SP 250 (Dart) 1962 Sold Historics at Brooklands Surrey Sale (August 29, 2015)	SP 250 (Dart)	1962	Sold	Historics at Brooklands Surrey Sale (August 29, 2015)
Daimler SP 250 Dart hardtop 1962 Sold H&H Classics The Imperial War Museum Motor Car Auction (October 8, 2014)	SP 250 Dart hardtop	1962	Sold	H&H Classics The Imperial War Museum Motor Car Auction (October 8, 2014)
Daimler SP 250 'Dart' hardtop 1961 Not Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 24, 2014)	SP 250 'Dart' hardtop	1961	Not Sold	Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 24, 2014)
Daimler SP 250 Dart 1964 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 24, 2014)	SP 250 Dart	1964	Sold	Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 24, 2014)
Daimler SP 250 Dart hardtop 1963 Sold Richard Edmonds Castle Combe Circuit Auction (May 31, 2014)	SP 250 Dart hardtop	1963	Sold	Richard Edmonds Castle Combe Circuit Auction (May 31, 2014)
Daimler SP 250 (Dart) 1960 Not Sold Bonhams Goodwood Revival (September 10, 2016)	SP 250 (Dart)	1960	Not Sold	Bonhams Goodwood Revival (September 10, 2016)
Daimler SP 250 (Dart) 1960 Not Sold Classic Car Auctions UK The Classic Car Sale (June 18, 2016)	SP 250 (Dart)	1960	Not Sold	Classic Car Auctions UK The Classic Car Sale (June 18, 2016)
Daimler SP 250 Dart 1962 Sold Charterhouse Shepton Mallet Sale (November 2, 2014)	SP 250 Dart	1962	Sold	Charterhouse Shepton Mallet Sale (November 2, 2014)

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