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1949 Daimler DB18 Drophead Coupé

1949 Daimler DB18 Drophead Coupé-Auction Lot

Lot Number: 285

1949 Daimler DB18 Drophead Coupé

This 1949 DAIMLER DB18 DROP HEAD COUPE

+ buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Friday 31st March, 2017 at 12.00pm BST at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Cream and Black

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    ETP585

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    771

DESCRIPTION

A stylish and rare alternative to the contemporary MG 'SA' drophead...

 

Drophead Coupé with lovely cream and black coachwork by Barker

2.5 Litre straight six (70bhp) and a Wilson Pre-selector gearbox

Restored by our vendor over the 19 years of his ownership. He subsequently toured North America, South Africa & Europe in it

His advancing years mean that the car is now ready to be enjoyed by someone else

Supplied with original handbooks and large history file

It's notable that Sir Winston Churchill's DB18 (Carlton bodied) sold for £232,000 in July 2016

 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
285
Make
DAIMLER
Model
DB18 DROP HEAD COUPE
Registration Number
ETP585
Chassis Number
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Transmission
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Body Colour
Cream and Black

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Arwel.

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82 / 135

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About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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