Lot 32: 1963 Daimler SP250 at the Mathewsons December 2026 auction

What to check on any Daimler SP250

• The glassfibre body cannot rust, but it can crack and craze.
• Look closely around the door, boot and bonnet hinges, the door handles and the area ahead of the windscreen, where stress cracks are most common, especially on A-spec cars.
• The bonnet can crack through flexing, and the area around its front safety catch is a known weak point.
• Ripples, raised lines under the paint, poor panel fit or uneven gaps all suggest accident repair or hurried filler work.
• The steel chassis is the bigger concern.
• With a torch, examine the tubular front crossmember that carries the front body mounts and the steering box, as it corrodes badly.

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Checks for this car

• With no history file, the inspection matters more.
• Check the glass-fibre body for cracking, and the chassis beneath.
• Check the 2.5 litre V8.
• Confirm the chassis and engine numbers.