Daimler 250 V8

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The name Daimler comes from the German Gottlieb Daimler.

In 1896 he sold the British rights to use his name to produce engines and bodies. You could say: It is Britains oldest marqué.

For detailed history please look at: http://www.daimler.co.uk/history/html/simm&daimler.htm and: http://www.dloc.org.uk/

At the end of the Fifties Daimler was sold to Jaguar. The Jaguar MKII is the better known car. But the better appointed car is the Daimler 250 V8. The body is the same. You will find some differences in the chrome fittings, also the seats are more comfortable. The main difference is the engine, which comes from the Daimler (Dart) SP 250.

Some Pictures you´ll find at http://www.daimler250v8.de The english Daimler

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