THE PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW SALE 23rd & 24th March 2024

184 CCA The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2024 LOT 359 Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000 1939 DAIMLER DE27 LIMOUSINE No Reserve Potentially a very significant car in the history of both Daimler and British Admiralty, this first of its kind Limousine may well have been the conveyance of the First Lord of the Admiralty. • An historical file prepared for our vendor confirms that #51291 was sold in 1947 to the Iranian Embassy in London (reg. LLT 422) and was later purchased by the Irish Fine Gael Party for their Deputy Leader • It subsequently changed hands in Ireland, registered as ESU 148, where it remained until its sale at auction for £12,500 in late 2016, returning to England • Daimler commenced production of the DE27 in 1948 with #51291 appearing to be the only pre-war example • In running and driving condition, the car itself could do with a thorough body restoration • Our vendor has unfortunately seen a change of circumstance and so what commenced as a full restoration has to be passed on to the next owner • With in excess of £20,000 invested in mechanical works, including internals, suspension and much more, the car now requires external bodily restoration • Offered with a guide price of £15,000 to £20,000 and with No Reserve, our vendor hopes that the buyer of the car can finish off the restoration of this significant car in the history of Daimler, and potentially significant car in the history of the Royal Navy and her most significant Statesman Lot Details Reg: ESU 148 Chassis no.: 51291 Mileage: TBA MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 73/135 «««¶¶ More Details Lot 359 Bid On Lot 359