Immaculate rare Daimler Hooper Empress IIa 1954 3,5 litre For Sale

Immaculate rare Daimler Hooper Empress IIa 1954 3, 5 litre

For Sale:

Very rare, immaculate 1954 Daimler 3. 5-Litre Empress Mark IIA coachbuild by Hooper & Co Ltd on a Regency Chassis DF306 . Chassis nr 91464, 4-door limousine. RHD (right hand drive, RWD (rear-wheel drive), Wilson Preselect gearbox. Cylinders alignment: 6 in line; fuel tank capacity: 82 litre. Servo power breaksystem and (since 2016) electric powersteering. Kenlowe cooling fan between radiator and engine block.

Daimler model Empress Mark IIA belong to full-size luxury car class. Represents the "F (luxury cars)" market segment. The car was offered with 4-door sedan body shapes in the year 1954.
Manufactured by Daimler (U. K.) in United Kingdom and coachbuild by Hooper&Co Ltd
Gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3467 cm3 / 211. 5 cui, advertised power: 85 kW / 114 hp / 116 PS ( max ), torque: 252 Nm / 186 lb-ft, Dimensions: outside length: 4960 mm / 195. 3 in, width: 1800 mm / 70. 9 in, wheelbase: 2896 mm / 114 in
Weights: estimated curb weight: 2000 kg / 4410 lbs
Top speed: 135 km/ h; fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated ca 16. 5 l/ 100km; 1 litre for 6, 6 km.
This Daimler 3. 5-Litre Empress Mark IIA Hooper, manufactured in 1954, is sold to mr H. Smith Esq, managing director of the Daimler sales department in Londen, as the first owner in 1955.
After the car left the UK, now is in the hands of the third Dutch owner.
The car had a total body-off restoration by Royle (U. K.) during 9 years between 1981-1989. Pictures available. The Wilson Fluid Flywheel preselect gearbox had an overhaul in the 2010’s and there was a complete engine overhaul during 2019-2020. Excellent chrome work. Good working automatic chassis lubrication. Spotless royal blue paintwork. Grey Connolly leather trim and light blue carpet. Original “His Masters’Voice” radio.

Coachbuilder Hooper&Co Ltd -since 1940 owned by Daimler- built between 1951 and 1957 36 Empress Mark II or IIA on a chassis of a Daimler Regency. Only in mid 1954 were only 8 Daimler Empress IIA limousines build with a 3. 5 litre engine.

Until WW II Daimler -with Lanchester and Hooper part of the BSA Group- was for the United Kingdom purveyor of the Royal Household for limousines and special cars. Since the start of the reign of Queen Elisabeth II the Queen uses Rolls-Royces and Bentleys. The other members of the Royal Household remain loyal to Daimler Cars. So the Queen Mum always used Daimler cars, and also owned several Empress models. From 1951 on, CEO of Daimler, Sir Bernard Docker and his wife Norah, tried very hard, to deliver big saloons for a greater public. Coachbuilder Hooper&Co Ltd –who also built many special bodies for Rolls-Royce- is instructed to build by hand some special coaches on ash paneled aluminium structured bodies for Daimler. The pictured car is one of the only 8 Empress IIA cars with a 3, 5 litre engine.

However, the era of handbuild cars is nearly over. Daimler was taken over by Jaguar in 1960. Since this year the factory produced (very) luxery versions and specials of Jaguar cars sold as Daimlers.

This beautifull Daimler Empress attended as the one and only non-Jaguar Daimler the selection of the chosen cars at 6 May 2017 in the Royal Windssor Jaguar Festival and made a tour in Windsor Castle. (photo's available). This very rare Daimler Empress won in August 2017 the first price at the united Concours d’Élégance of the Daimler Lanchester Owners Club- Dutch Branche and the Jaguar Daimler Club Holland (Badge on the badge bar of the car). At 2 July 2017 the owner went home with the price for “De Meest Koninklijke Auto” (The most Royal Car) at the Concours d’ Élégance at Paleis Het Loo (Apeldoorn, The Netherlands). Trophy and photo's available.
The car comes with a lot of information materials as:
- Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust sheets
- Hooper blue print and DVD about the car acquired from the Science Museum London
- Album with pictures of the Royle restoration
- Pictures of the overhauled engine.
- Original Owners handbook (1954)
- Original Service parts Catalogue Daimler 3, 5 litre Range (+ copy)
- Copy: Service Manual; General information
- Copy: Handbook Supplement for the Daimler Empress Mk IIA Saloon (chassis only)
- Copy: Daimler Fluid Flywheel and Epicyclic gearbox
- Copy: The Daimler fluid flywheel self-changing transmission
- Copy: Lubrication and Care of the Wilson pre-selective self-changing gearbox

and a little library of 11 books about Daimler:

- Brian Smith: Daimler Days ; 3 volumes, luxe edition in cassette
- Brian Smith: Royal Daimlers
- Brian Smith: The Daimler Traditon
- David Burgess: Daimler Century
- Richard Burgess: Docker Daimlers
- DLOC: Celebration 50 years of the Daimler Lanchester Owners Club
- 3 books about Daimler & Lanchester by Brian Long, Tony Freeman and Daniel Young

Agreed value for insurance is € 80. 00 up to € 100. 000.-

This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise.
Please see the list below for similar live adverts.

Similar Adverts

Daimler db18 special sports barker 5 owners from new been in our family since 2009 has been restored and had full respray dark grey over silver with red seats, all panels are straight and fit well more photos upon request, its a beautiful car that turns heads wear ever it goes please drop me a message or give me a call ...

5,495
17 Mar 2024
Cambridgeshire
Private

The Daimler V8 Sports car, the last creation of the historic Daimler Company, debuted in 1959, designed from the ground up. Soon after its introduction, Jaguar Cars acquired Daimler, primarily for its manufacturing capabilities, for £3.4m in May 1960. Initially named the 'Dart', its unveiling at the New York International ...

2,000
27 Mar 2024
Oxfordshire

This is Pearl, our very treasured 1964 Daimler 250V8 old English white red leather interior. £20000 reasonable offers accepted. Full bare metal respray approx 7 years ago. No rot at all found. Exported from new to Auckland New Zealand then spent time with a collector in Japan before coming back to the UK about 2015. As ...

6,000
27 Mar 2024
Cleveland
Private

1968 Daimler 250 V8 Auto. A superb example of the model in a very desirable colour combination of dark navy blue and red leather with colour co-ordinated rebuilt steel wheels    The car was subjected to a restoration costing in excess of £20,000 in 2005 (invoices included) and has been used sparingly since, so it ...

99,000
26 Feb 2024
Hertfordshire
Private

Beautiful time warp car, in its original colour of juniper green! (Very 70's ) outstanding original condition having only covered 37k miles from new. Drives very well with good oil pressure, recent recomissioning works carried out, fuel tanks/pumps and lines, new brakes, new radiator and full service, waxoyled, a true ...

36,124
9 Mar 2024
Lancashire
Private

For better quality photos go to Flickr website and search “Daimler Double Six” and then Search people, there are six albums there. Here you see my beautiful Daimler on show at Brooklands. It is in stunning condition, unrestored and never welded. It was re-imported from Japan in 2021, so has never been driven on a gritted ...

500,100
8 Feb 2024
Sussex
Private

MARQUE DAIMLER MODEL V8 SALOON YEAR 1969 CHASSIS N. P1K4818BW ENGINE 7K 4942 CAPACITY 2500cc KM SHOWN 82800 miles INTERIOR RED LEATHER OUTSIDE DOVE GREY OPTIONS POWER STEERING AUTOMATIC GEARBOX LEATHER INTERIOR HEATED WINDOW FOG LIGHTS PERIOD RADIO NOTE Car of English origin, right-hand drive, regularly ...

26 Mar 2024
Italy
Verified Dealer (see stock)
50
Picture of 1969 Daimler V8-250 - For Sale by Auction

H&H Classic Auction  @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 24th of April, 2024 13:00 1969 Daimler V8-250 Desirable manual example with overdrive Estimate £8,000 - £10,000 Registration No: SNV 860G Chassis No: 1K4954DN MOT: February 2025 In current ownership since 2007 and serviced annually during ...

26 Mar 2024
Derbyshire
Premium Auctioneer (see stock)

Barn finder, solid body Uk documentary Rare 250 v8 1965 Engine turned free For more information please contact me Car is located in Bulgaria<br><br>

70,000
29 Feb 2024
Bulgaria
Private

Daimler SP250 Dart 1960 This gorgeous sports car is really something special. Beautiful condition throughout this car was previously owned and part of the Jaguar Land Rover collection. Mechanically the car runs and drivers superb, engine was rebuilt by renowned Daimler expert Robert Grinter. The bodywork is ...

55,000
21 Feb 2024
Lincolnshire
20
Picture of 1960 Daimler SP250 Dart - For Sale by Auction

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, DUXFORD, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AUCTION DATE: 13TH MARCH 2024 Auction Estimate: £28,000 - £35,000 Registration No: 79 AXP Chassis No: 101410 MOT: July 2024 Well-travelled car, having been on road trips and rallies to Europe nearly every year from 2000 - 2017 Subject ...

44,829
5 Mar 2024
Cambridgeshire
Premium Auctioneer (see stock)
20
Picture of 1967 Daimler 2.5 V8 Saloon - For Sale

ENG We present this Daimler 2.5 V8 Saloon version. From 1967, one of the few examples with left-hand drive, metallic anthracite gray color and original gray leather interior, 2548 cc engine, equipped with original booklet, black plates and always Italian license plate. The car has never undergone restoration work, ...

1
22 Mar 2024
Italy
Premium Verified Dealer (see stock)

1978 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign XJ6 Series III Automatic. 074 last 3 of the chassis number makes this a very early series 3. Regency red with barley leather upholstery. This lovely Daimler has been cherished and loved and only used occasionally and today has covered just 83843 miles from new. Good Series III XJ’s are now ...

83,834
14 Mar 2024
Wales
Private

The launch of the Jaguar XJ6 in 1968 and its Daimler Sovereign relative that followed in 1969, redefined expectations in the luxury car sector. The new model truly 'moved the goalposts', setting new standards in comfort, refinement, styling and handling. A waiting list was quick to form and enthusiasm remained strong upon ...

21,000
28 Mar 2024
Devon
Private

**PRICE REDUCTION** Presenting a delightful, authentic Daimler 250 V8 with remarkably low mileage. This distinguished beauty shines in Masons Black, complemented by the luxurious Claret Red leather upholstery and adorned with exquisite, polished veneers, impressive bodywork, and gleaming chrome accents. Under its ...

74,000
22 Mar 2024
Suffolk

One of the rarest Daimler models now for sale: Daimler Conquest Century New DHC VDV413 1956 Car has been very well maintained, regularly driven and partly restored irrespective of costs e.g. underbody, chassis, new inner wings in aluminium, water pump, fuel pump, new wiring loom, new dynamo. Original paint ("powder blue"), ...

43,500
28 Mar 2024
Switzerland
Private

Priced to sell is this Daimler 2.5 V8 saloon 1965 one previous owner . My car for the last 12 years . Sherwood green.,automatic. Power steering . The body work is in good condition for its age there are a couple of rust spots here and there but still very presntable . The interior is in average condition but still has ...

66,000
25 Mar 2024
Kent
Private

This Daimler XJ6 has a very stylish appearance and that is not only due to the beautiful color combination. This luxurious saloon is not only beautiful to look at, but also to drive. And what is also special: This Daimler, originally delivered new in Switzerland, has only 90,000 original kilometers on the counter! That ...

90,302
22 Mar 2024
Netherlands
Verified Dealer (see stock)
33
Picture of 1969 Daimler V8-250 - For Sale by Auction

H&H Classic Auction  @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 24th of April, 2024 13:00 1969 Daimler V8-250 Desirable manual example with overdrive Estimate £8,000 - £10,000 Registration No: SNV 860G Chassis No: 1K4954DN MOT: February 2025 In current ownership since 2007 and serviced annually during ...

21 Mar 2024
Derbyshire
Premium Auctioneer (see stock)