Daimler Sp250 1962

1 Previous Owner, This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2026 Competition Cars on Saturday the 21st of February, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG. , Originally known as the Daimler Dart, this model name was first applied to what would later be officially recognised as the Daimler SP250 one of the most distinctive and technically interesting British sports cars of the late 1950s and early 1960s.Built by The Daimler Company Limited in Coventry between 1959 and 1964, the Dart was conceived as a compact twoseat sports car combining lightweight fibreglass bodywork with Daimlers advanced 2.5litre V8 engine. The result was a characterful and capable roadster, offering strong performance for its size and a specification that set it apart from many of its contemporaries. The model made its public debut at the 1959 New York Motor Show under the 'Dart' name, although legal pressure from Chrysler who held the rights to the Dart name in the United States prompted Daimler to adopt the SP250 designation shortly thereafter.This particular example is a 1962 Daimler Dart SP250 V8 race car and is a wellknown car within historic club racing circles. Associated with the registration 150 DLA, it has long been recognised as a competition Dart and is frequently seen in periodstyle racing livery, finished in white with red striping.Previously owned and raced by Piers Townsend, the car competed extensively at UK circuits and became a familiar sight on historic grids, with appearances in series including the HRDC Allstars and events at venues such as Donington Park.Now emerging after several years in storage, the car remains in raceprepared specification, featuring a competition chassis with uprated suspension and brakes, roll cage, harnesses, and a dualexhaust system. Most recently, it was displayed on the Daimler SP Owners Club stand at the NEC Classic Motor Show, where it attracted considerable interest.The car is accompanied by a large and important history file, which includes buffstyle log books, period FIA passports, and supporting documentation that underlines its longstanding competition use and provenance.As with any competition car, it is necessary to check the suitability and currency of any safety related equipment: seats, harness, cage, tank and fire extinguisher etc.An interesting, welldocumented and recognisable competition Daimler, this SP250 represents a rare opportunity to recommission a known historic racer with period credentials and clear potential for a return to the track.