Daimler 1965 rare 4.5 Litre V8 DR450 Majestic Major Saloon Classic Car Barn Find

1965 Jaguar Daimler DR450 Limo 4 Door Description

1965 DaimlerBlack/CharcoalDR450is a limousinevariantof the Majestic MajorDQ450 saloon. Produced from 1961to 1968, it was the last complete car designed by The Daimler Limited Company.

Only 864 of this model were produced with only 25 registered still available. A rare opportunity to find this type of classic car that still retains the original owners manual. Engine and transmission are original and still in operating condition. Interior Divider window is operational with the rear auto window buttons. The brakes will need to be replaced but with some minor restoration this could easily be back on the road for your special event. Original odometer reads 45,000 miles

Autocarroad testers said "Few cars possess the Jekyll and Hyde personality of the Daimler limousine in providing very high performance, comfort, safety and enormous carrying capacity . . . after enjoying the Daimler for its special merits of high performance and excellent handling, one feels even a little sympathy for chauffeurs who may rarely have the opportunity to discover for themselves the other side of the car's character."

· chassis: massive box-section and cross-braced frame, separate from the all-steel body

· suspension

front: Girling type with semi-trailing wishbones and forward facing arms, coil springs, Girling telescopic dampers

rear: live axle, half-elliptic leaf springs, Girling telescopic dampers

· wheels: 16in (406.4mm) pressed steel, 5 studs, rims—5.5in (139.7mm)

· steering: Hydrosteer power assisted

· steering wheel diameter 18in (457.2mm)

· steering column: adjustable for reach

· headlamps two 50/40 watts and fog lamps

· heating and ventilation are independently provided for rear and front compartments

· seating, three on the front bench seat, three on the back seat and two on the folding occasional seats

· folding occasional seats have received particular care in shaping for comfort and support. They fold away into their own footwells below the division when not required

· rear doors open a full 90 degrees