1935 DAIMLER 20HP LIMOUSINE For Sale

This is a lovely example of the Daimler ‘Light Limousine’ by Arthur Mulliner, the car is in perfect working order - ready to show or go to work tomorrow.
Daimler’s LQ range of 20 horse power cars gradually evolved from the 1920s, the well tried and tested chassis was regularly updated over the years. The pre-selector gearbox with fluid flywheel was introduced in the early 1930s, and for the 1935 model year in line with Daimler’s modernisation programme the Lanchester inspired ohv engine replaced the ageing sleeve valve type.
The LQ 3/ 20 sold alongside the similar but smaller Fifteen and shares the same general appearance, but is considerably larger, being similar in size to the Rolls Royce 20/ 25. Large but not too large for the average domestic garage. This car was registered in 1935 and has limousine coachwork by Arthur Mulliner, it was far more expensive than the ‘standard’ Daimler limousine. As with most Arthur Mulliner cars it has a lightness of line which gives it a particularly handsome well balanced appearance.
The LQ3/ 20 has all the appearance of a vintage motor car, with tulip shaped lamps and semi open front wings, yet has the modern features that the inventive Daimler firm introduced in the mid 1930s, such as a highly efficient hydraulic braking system with Clayton Dewandre servo, and of course Daimler’s famously smooth and foolproof, fluid flywheel and ‘self changing’ gearbox. As a result the car is surprisingly agile and pleasant to drive.
The LQ3/ 20 was, for several decades, a working car in the fleet of a wedding hire company, where of course it received regular maintenance and was kept in spotlessly clean condition. The interior and coachwork are lovely, both having received attention in the 1990s. Prior to this the Daimler belonged to the Scrumpy and Western singer/ songwriter Adge Cutler - lead singer of The Wurzels (‘Combine Harvester’, ‘Drink up thy Cider’).
This Daimler has an opening front screen, smokers hatch, winding division, rear occasional seats and so on. A nice feature for the driver is a quick action window lever, just a touch sends the glass shooting up or down at a rather alarming rate! The other windows, including the winding division, all have the more usual winding mechanism, and move up and down with a delightfully smooth action.
Surprisingly for a limousine, the comfortable bench seat in the driver’s compartment is set to provide adequate legroom for a person of 5ft 10ins. The driving position is fairly upright, and of course provides an excellent commanding view of the outside world. All of the necessary switches and controls fall readily to hand.
Since I have owned the car I have carried out a comprehensive maintenance programme to ensure the car goes as well as it looks:
The brake shoes have been relined, new rubbers fitted to the wheel cylinders, the entire braking system was then flushed and refilled with new brake fluid.
All fluids have been drained, flushed and refilled with good quality lubricants. All hoses have been replaced with new, the cooling system flushed and the water pump checked for correct operation.
All ignition components have been replaced including the leads, plugs condenser and contact breakers. After several hundred miles of ownership, I noticed a faint misfire, which persisted despite these replacement parts. The cylinder head was removed for testing and a small crack was discovered, this has been professionally repaired, new valve seats and guides pressed in and of course a new cylinder head gasket fitted. Needless to say once again the car runs beautifully.
My Daimler has been used for mainly local runs, to shows and family events, and has proved to be totally reliable, comfortable and a real talking point wherever it is parked. The Daimler was out on many scorching hot days during the long hot summer of 2018 and on occasions was caught in heavy traffic, every time the engine remained cool and collected!
On almost every trip I am asked if I take wedding bookings, it is not my cup of tea, and as a result I have turned down thousands of pounds worth of hire business - if this is your thing I can assure you this car will earn its keep.
I would drive this magnificent motor car anywhere today, it is a very special piece of motoring history eminently suitable for family use or the wedding hire business and is ready to go to work tomorrow morning.
These cars rarely come up for sale - most of the ones I know of have been in the same ownership for decades, this particular car has not been offered for sale on the open market for more than 20 years. This is a very reluctant and genuine sale by a Daimler enthusiast due to changing family circumstances.
More photographs and further details may be found at - details above
Please note the telephone is linked to an answer phone - I am seldom near the phone, so please leave a message and I will be pleased to call you back.
£19, 250 ono

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