Coys Auction - Spring Classics
Royal Horticultural Halls
Elverton St
Westminster
London SW1
Tuesday 8 March 2011
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
Registration Number: SHV 873F
Chassis Number: IKI816BW
Designed to wean Daimler customers on to Jaguar product, the V8-250, produced by Daimler from 1967 to 1969, was an updated version of the 2.5-V8 Saloon introduced in late 1962. The V8-250 differs from the earlier 2.5-V8 in relatively small details: such as the 'narrow' bumpers (shared with the Jaguar 240/340), negative-earth electrical system, an alternator (instead of a dynamo) and twin air cleaners, one for each carburettor. Other new features included ventilated leather upholstery, reclining front seats and a heated rear window.
In 1968 most of the Jaguar range was replaced by the new XJ6 and the following year saw the launch of the Daimler Sovereign variant, which effectively replaced both the V8-250 and the 420-based Sovereign. Henceforth all new Daimlers would be re-badged Jaguars with no