[{"id": 5196634, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These, although a little different looking than other cars, are absolutely wonderful in both performance and comfort\r\nI had a buddy back in NZ who hill climbed his on gravel.\r\nWhat a sight and sound", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602858332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5196775, "authorName": "Herbie3Rivers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/herbie3rivers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the styling of these cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602860214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5196792, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome back, esteemed catfish.\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1602860553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5196836, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could these cars be where Shelby got the idea? Take a small sports car and stuff in a sweet sounding V8 and have four wheel disc brakes.\r\n\r\nOh how sweet the sound!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602861267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5196936, "authorName": "Sebring", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sebring/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ive had a love/hate relationship with these cars for years.. Love the idea of the HEMI under the hood but, the styling is divisive. The older I get, the more I appreciate them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602862419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5196986, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I first saw one of these in the late '60's and my take was that it looked like a prop from an episode of Lost in Space. Since then, I have warmed to the styling and nobody can complain about the performance of what is a great driving car. They've got some real jump! @Aridgerunner I think you could make a better case for Shelby taking his clues from the Allard cars. They preceded these by almost a decade.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602863084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5197054, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 1961, "content": "$1,961 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602864170, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5197076, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wakeup53, we don't see too many of these, hope your car is being enjoyed by the new owner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602864530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5197134, "authorName": "TommyC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a dear friend who owned one of these and I would get to drive it occasionally. Not pretty, not fast, but the sound of the V8, the feel of the Moss non-synchro gearbox and the bizarre styling of its fiberglass body made for an interesting and fascinating experience.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602865389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5197185, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These little Daimler SP250s are certainly a polar love/hate relationship. The catfish front, TR4 vibe taillights and TR3 side view(squint those eyes) certainly give a lot of \"decoration\" to absorb. Then you open the hood to a HEMI!!!!! Though only 2500cc it certainly has a presence! First introduced to these in the early 60s I almost purchased one in 1968 but my USMC stint got in the way and my \"high\" paycheck, I could barely afford gas for a car!! The styling has grown on me-still can't afford this on my \"allowance\". \r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602866167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5197216, "authorName": "Wakeup53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakeup53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ShaneS My old sp250 hit the lottery as it is being lovingly cared for and driven up and down California by a great guy. Both my cars that I sold on BAT were bought by terrific people. Makes parting with them less painful. I will alert him to chime on on this car and his driving experience to date. Thanks!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1602866616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5197448, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by RemingtonSR71", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602869380, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5197849, "authorName": "lokiufgator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lokiufgator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These always make my imagination whirl with that little V8 rumble. If anyone knows of where a spare engine is, I'm always looking.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602872196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5197854, "authorName": "lokiufgator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lokiufgator/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by lokiufgator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602872206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5200247, "authorName": "mrobin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrobin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with most post. I have owned about 30 \"brit\" sports cars and have always thought this is the ugliest one ever made. However they are very kool......ugly, but kool.\nOh and by the way, I wished i had garage with nice cars like the owner has. GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602886437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5200350, "authorName": "CBT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the car guy who already owns a Packard Hawk but wants a convertible too.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1602888575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5200607, "authorName": "enieleni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enieleni/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those yellow watermelons are divine!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602893810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5200608, "authorName": "Griff00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/griff00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Catfish !! - Not very complimentary but very apt .... My mother or aunt had one of these and they always referred to it as the Daimler Dart.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1602893814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5200662, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A face that only a mother could love.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1602895032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5200690, "authorName": "AMfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I grew up with one of these that my father bought new in '64 and eventually became my DD in college. Sadly, although the fiberglass body was in good shape, the frame eventually rusted through (NY and VT winters) and I donated it to a Community College auto shop class in the hopes they would rebuild the frame. Not sure what happened to it after that. These are fun and fast relative to sports cars of the day, but not as fast as one might assume given the Hemi mill. They also handled poorly and had vague steering but there was always something about it that made you not really care. Such good memories. If you're the type (which I am) who likes to drive things that people rarely if ever have seen before then this is a great car for you. These were Daimler's attempt at making a sports car (they were known for limousines - HRH's favorite ride) and production ended a couple of years after Jaguar bought Daimler in 1960. Jaguar of course was just about to introduce the E-Type so not surprisingly dropped these in favor of making the E. @Griff00 - These were called Darts in the UK but Chrysler objected to Daimler using the Dart name in the US so it was marketed as the SP250 here, SP for Sports and 250 in reference to the 2.5 liter engine. These are special cars for the right person and I rarely see one in this condition so I expect this will do well if the right bidders are watching. GLWTA", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1602895513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5201312, "authorName": "marauder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marauder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these cars! ....Yes,,,, they're a shocker to a first time eye, but what is a car of this vintage all about? ....For most of us it is about uniqueness! ....And if that truly is the collector gauge, this little beauty is seriously undervalued. ....Maybe it should pair up better with the 365 GTB4 than the bulk of vintage British sport cars, pricewise???? \n \n....I know I would love to have one parked out here, just for the conversations that would revolve around every outing with it. \n\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602923347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5201427, "authorName": "borneo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/borneo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first thought was grouper, not catfish", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1602937033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5201446, "authorName": "zmega", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zmega/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Call me crazy, but I think these are beautiful!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1602937759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5201476, "authorName": "elchinero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elchinero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You're crazy ..", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1602938397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5201848, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the only one I have ever seen was around SCCA events in Buffalo in the day\r\nowned by a medical couple\r\nthought it was ugly then, now I appreciate the old gal", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1602947539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5201895, "authorName": "frozenbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frozenbird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are a few previously listed on BAT with the front and rear bumper removed, this seems to help......a lot.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602948921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5202144, "authorName": "NorCalBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norcalbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A guy in my neighborhood had one with an Isky cam and a Holley 4 barrel. I don't think he ever finished the build.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602953933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5202764, "authorName": "curtisparkandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curtisparkandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A guy in high school 45 years ago daily drove one of these without ever putting up the top. If not for that car I don't think I'd even know what these were. I've barely seen a handful of them since.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1602973253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5204806, "authorName": "Banjowheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/banjowheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought Wakeup53\u2019s superb Daimler on BaT 3 years ago. Ivory over red with red wires. Visually eye grabbing, it is a treat for the audiophile. You just have to watch the heads snap around when you let it howl up through the gears.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603069729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5205297, "authorName": "Adprice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adprice/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Adprice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603111561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5205706, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am selling this wonderful vehicle on behalf of the owner. Having restored and maintained the car for over 20 years I am able to address any and all questions related to aspects of the restoration or functionality of the car. Having mainly collected and restored Austin Healeys this project was undertaken to preserve what I consider to be an extremely unique, very rare and under appreciated British sports car. Now that we hopefully are over the majority of the \"ugly\", \"catfish\", \"grouper\", etc... comments I thought I would chime in to provide information for those seriously considering the vehicle. Firstly, it does certainly have a unique look about it and yes when the motoring press first saw the car some were quoted as saying it was the ugliest British sports car every made. However, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and once the bonnet was opened and that wonderful hemi V8 was revealed many in the motoring press changed their focus.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603119606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5205734, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As Banjowheel has noted - these vehicles attract a lot of attention wherever they appear and surprise many when they get a chance to hear the rumble of that marvellous engine.\r\n\r\nI have added a photo of the engine number (89587) attached to the previous post.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603120078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5206080, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the cold start video I ramble on after the car is started and my comments are more or less inaudible due to the exhaust rumble. I basically describe the fact that all gauges work correctly, the car has excellent oil pressure and maintains an appropriate operating temperature.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603125782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5206091, "authorName": "jetman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold my '64 SP250 about five years ago (owned it for twelve years).\r\nI was actually shopping for a Healey MkIII when I came across my diamond in the rough in Texas, while on business.\r\nThis must be an \"A or B\" spec car ?....(I think mine was C spec.)\r\nWhy did this car not sell in mid-2019 ?....reserve not met ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603125980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5206591, "authorName": "Mike0Ryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike0ryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@frozenbird Even without a bumper, that front grill was way too garish for my father. He quickly removed it and sculpted a smaller unadorned front end that it possesses to this very day.\n\n@Moosemountain I also have an 'A' spec that was restored with 'B' spec chassis upgrades, but I still worry that body flex will someday pop the hood (bonnet) open (as it actually did back in the day). I am therefore interested in your added cable safety latch. Any further information you can provide on its design and installation will be appreciated! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603130971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5207924, "authorName": "DrRecklessMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drrecklessmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars\u2014from one angle they\u2019re the most gorgeous thing you\u2019ve seen...\r\n\r\nGreat car and good luck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603138101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5208496, "authorName": "Shanri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanri/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have only seen a few of these unusual cars; not too many of them out there, Couple of questions for the Seller - Would you kindly speak to scope of/implications of the 'corrosion noted on rear suspension components', and also clarify what we are looking at exactly in picture #77. Also whether the rack and pinion conversion has been done on the vehicle, and whether this is a 'B' or 'C' spec example. Finally, title is listed as reconstructed - which I believe to be the Province of Ontario's comparable to 'Salvage'. Since ownership has been in the family for close to 'ever', can you speak to why the vehicle has the reconstructed title status, and any issues a new buyer might have in registering in their jurisdiction. I am writing from the other side of Canada. Thanks for your kind follow up and response !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603140281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5209938, "authorName": "PeeJay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peejay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sooo ugly ..................no wait its beautiful & I'd love to own it , bet it goes like stink and gets attention where ever she goes!! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603152847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5210179, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike0ryan/. Indeed this is an \"A\" spec car with the addition of the chassis and undercowl reinforcement that eliminates the flex issues experienced with the early cars. During the restoration new more substantial body mounting brackets were formed and installed replacing the rather thin and rusty originals imbedded in the fibreglass body shell. The result is there is absolutely no scuttle shake and the doors close solidly and remain so no matter how hard you take corners. The correct adjustment of the the latching mechanism for the bonnet is extremely important on these cars - in talking to other SP250 owners at the time of the restoration there were a few tales of woe in regard to the bonnet unexpectedly popping open at speed. I fashioned a bracket to mount on the bonnet and used a restraining cable commonly used on hatchback lift gates. The lower end has a carabiner that attaches to an eyebolt installed on the frame rail below the front edge of the body. A relatively simple but effective method to add a little extra security.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603157650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5210241, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shanri Thanks for your questions. The car is actually registered as Reassembled and I don't know why but will try to find out. The car was never written off or damaged in any way - in fact, other than my low mileage AH Sprite restoration this was the most original vehicle I have ever worked on. This is an \"A\" spec car with chassis updates and it has not had a rack and pinion steering conversion although the sale includes the literature and drawings required to perform this conversion if desired.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603158806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5210279, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shanri - This car has been driven and provided years of enjoyment since its restoration and as such there is some minor surface corrosion evident on the rear leaf springs. Not really worth mentioning but I want to be upfront about the actual condition of the car. Photo #77 shows the added strengthening channel that was added under the doors running from the front to the rear chassis outriggers. Note that the Daimler SP250 was built upon a modified Triumph TR3 chassis.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603159604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5210378, "authorName": "Newbe1218", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newbe1218/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Newbe1218", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603162200, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5210423, "authorName": "Banjowheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/banjowheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Peejay, \r\nExactly!!\r\nI took a little time for me to dial mine in, but once I got it to run easily up to redline, there\u2019s a surge of power between 5K and 6K rpm that is really a kick. Handling on rough roads takes some getting accustomed to because it rides a little low, like a Healey. On a harsh dip it will bottom on the stops where a TR will take it in stride. But it isn\u2019t a problem. On fast motorways it is totally in its element and on twisty roads it handles wonderfully once you learn to set the tire pressure to 28 lbs. I really like this car. And it gathers a crowd everywhere. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603163345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5211961, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is the interior original and is the black the original color", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603212837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5211978, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Kiwi3029", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603213028, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5215260, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what was the original color of the car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603231162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5215683, "authorName": "Scott34582", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott34582/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Scott34582", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603238878, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5215765, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kiwi3029 the original colour of the car was old English white and the interior was a tan colour that had faded to a sickly orange colour. The seats frames, gauges, and all controls are original to the car - even the cigarette lighter which is still functional. When the gel-coat was re-established the colour was black, the owner decided she wanted the car to really stand out and requested it be painted metallic silver with a black interior. The black gel-coat was left as the surface finish in the engine compartment, boot and underneath.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603240430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5216440, "authorName": "Newbe1218", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newbe1218/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Newbe1218", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603254895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5216767, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Kiwi3029", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603284305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5216770, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the reply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603284380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5216921, "authorName": "al_lieffring", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/al_lieffring/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the 1960s Dad imported (to USA) the Silver Flash Daimler featured at the 1954 Earl's Court Auto Show. Other than the silver color, steering wheel and tail fins, not much else is the same. but it would be cool to have a SP250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603286969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5217082, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A note on performance - the motoring press at the time of introduction of the Sunbeam Tiger MKI decided it would be appropriate to compare it to another V8 British sports car even though the Daimler production run was nearing the end. Despite the fact that the Tiger had a larger, more powerful engine the testing results surprised some with both cars running neck and neck in acceleration, the Daimler having a higher top speed, better braking, a tighter turning circle and better fuel economy. The Daimler weighs in at just over 400 lbs lighter than the Sunbeam Tiger.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603289357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5217143, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A note on rarity - with total SP250 production of slightly over 2600 units the Daimler and Lanchester Owners' Club Ltd. currently has detailed records on just over 800 still in existence and partial records of 1500 or more. This is a rare car that has stood the test of time - something to be said for the decision to construct a fibreglass bodied sports car with a V8.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603290315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5218177, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some years ago I was driving through the little mountain town of Hotchkiss, Colorado, when I spotted a faded green SP250 resting in the weeds outside an old garage. The car had its original hardtop, bumpers, and even hubcaps, but the engine and transmission were out. I made a low-ball offer and was actually pretty happy when it was declined, as I had escaped another total restoration project. The car is gone now, so I wonder what happened it. Anyone know?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603303797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5218517, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shanri and all others. I have spent an hour on hold and finally spoke with three different folks at the Ministry of Transport of Ontario regarding the fact that the car is registered as \"reassembled\". I finally was transferred to the correct contact and based on the definition of the \"reassembled\" classification the car was incorrectly labelled at the time of registration. The owner and I are working through the process of having this amended but since there is paper work that has to be completed and reviewed by the Ministry this will not be cleared before the end of the auction. We are willing to store the car for the successful bidder until the paper work is completed and the car is correctly registered and cleared of the \"reassembled\" classification. The surprising thing in all of this is the car has been certified, registered, appraised, licensed, insured and driven for the past 18 years without any questions being asked.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603305733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5218679, "authorName": "Shanri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanri/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you so much for the clarification. Does this mean that pre delivery to the successful bidder (albeit after some registration-paperwork-revision related delay) Title to the vehicle will be clear of any such 'reconstructed' annotation ? Thank you on behalf of all interested for your efforts in clearing this up !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603306866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5221140, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Moosemountain Nice to know the American DMV's don't have an exclusive on \"Red Tape.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603317327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5221630, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shanri - the registration actually states that there is no branding on the vehicle but the document is watermarked \"Reassembled\". The required documents; photos, request letter justifying the reason for the change, copy of the latest appraisal and application for change form with signatures have been forwarded to the Ministry office today. As @billyblyth points out we all have \"Red Tape\" at times to deal with. I hope to hear something back before the end of the auction. I have restored numerous cars and have never encountered this issue before.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603326228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5221698, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jay Leno does an interesting test drive and discussion about the SP250 in this clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpzudBhWap0 his has some mods but this car has the correct rad cap.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603327550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5223276, "authorName": "harryclark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harryclark/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by harryclark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603378567, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5223339, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Kiwi3029", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603379413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5224022, "authorName": "ABikePeddler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abikepeddler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can somebody tell me if I like this?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1603387812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5224351, "authorName": "TR6_victim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tr6_victim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember the first time I saw an SP250. Not something one can easily forget.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603390581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5225274, "authorName": "Rednblackgarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rednblackgarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have looked at this spectacular piece of machinery at least twice a day since it was listed and I know that I cannot win this but cant look any longer at the incredibly low bid dollars....GLWA mr. seller", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1603396285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5225282, "authorName": "Rednblackgarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rednblackgarage/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Rednblackgarage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603396301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5226306, "authorName": "Stephenscars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephenscars/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Stephenscars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603400131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5226559, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Kiwi3029", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603401604, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5227071, "authorName": "WHIZZARD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whizzard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There were quite a few of these in the Bay Area back in the seventies. My high school buddies and I all drove british sports cars and looked at these Daimlers with awe and confusion. Was it a Mercedes? One of the things that always amused us was the fact that this car and the Ford Maverick both had similar wheel well flares. This sample does not. Am I not remembering this detail correctly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603408930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5227151, "authorName": "SirBradford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirbradford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haven't seen one of these on here in almost a year and a half. I remember when a great trivia question was, \"Which two cars have an American V8, a fiberglas body, and a live rear axle?\" The contemporary answer was, \"A Corvette and a Daimler SP250\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603410403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5227152, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rednblackgarage thanks for getting things rolling with more realistic offers, The owner and I look forward to the continued action on Friday. If anyone has any questions I will be checking in throughout the day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603410441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5227172, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SirBradford ah yes the old mistaken identity, if it has a V8 it must be North American - surprise - Edward Turner of British motorcycle engine fame designed this engine in the \u201cold country\u201d specifically for Daimler..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603410838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228170, "authorName": "Pedrocamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pedrocamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No SP250 comments section should be without mention of the Nedlington Nymph that appeared in a Phineas and Ferb cartoon that my kids used to watch, episode \"My Sweet Ride\". Apparently a writer/animator was/is a car enthusiast and thought it would be fun to style the cartoon car after the Daimler.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603456607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228416, "authorName": "CEAlberda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cealberda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastically unique car. It seems to be pinned between eras.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603461544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228453, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pedrocamp the Nedlington Nymph most certainly is a prize winner - oops spoiler alert - definitely has a few unique options - thanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603462268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228510, "authorName": "Alpinab7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinab7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My uncle owned one in the 60s. He sold it and tracked it down later and did a concours restoration on it. Then bought another to drive that was restored to a fairly nice level. He passed about 5 years ago and they were both sold at Bonhams.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603463255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228577, "authorName": "tunatime90275", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tunatime90275/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by tunatime90275", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603464431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5228579, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 27750, "content": "$27,750 bid placed by Kiwi3029", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603464502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5228642, "authorName": "kansanbrit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kansanbrit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is an SP250 and a Dart the same car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603465376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228780, "authorName": "Browser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/browser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad to see the car has surpassed its previous sale high bid. I hope this beautiful car finds a new caretaker.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603467694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228883, "authorName": "SirBradford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirbradford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kansanbrit as @AMFan posted earlier:\r\n\"These were called Darts in the UK but Chrysler objected to Daimler using the Dart name in the US so it was marketed as the SP250 here, SP for Sports and 250 in reference to the 2.5 liter engine.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603469137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228931, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SirBradford thanks for stepping in for me - the Chrysler \"Dart\" was a concept car introduced in 1956 - and they carried the name forward to the Dodge \"Dart\" starting in 1960 - the SP250 was a more descriptive moniker in my view", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603469986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228944, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Browser yes things are progressing along nicely - still a ways to go", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603470109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228949, "authorName": "lumdor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lumdor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Daimler SP250/Dart is a rare vehicle on this side \u2018of the Pond.\u2019 Jaguar \u2018killed\u2019 this model when they took over Daimler. They did not want competition with their newly introduced \u2018E.\u2019", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603470131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228964, "authorName": "kansanbrit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kansanbrit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lumdor which side of the pond are you? Pretty rare on both sides.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603470314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228988, "authorName": "carlust33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlust33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lumdor Jaguar dramatically improved the build quality before they killed it though so at least something positive came out of that sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603470558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5228993, "authorName": "lumdor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lumdor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ kansanbrit... U.S. Sir William Lyons, Chairman of Jaguar, was the one who stopped production. I believe the V8 was later in the Daimler limo.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603470746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5229025, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lumdor and @carlust33 Jaguar did indeed address some of the earlier weak areas with the car - the one thing they didn't do was fool with the engine - in fact they continued to use it beyond SP production - Daimler also produced a 4.5 L. of the same basic design", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603470885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5229074, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always been oddly attracted to the \"Angry catfish\", and this is a great looking example. GLWTA!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603471608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5229086, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cornbread Someone was gazing into their fish tank when they designed this car...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1603471700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5229411, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cornbread \"Catfish\" - angry or not - are generally bottom feeders often found lurking in murky waters - this \"great looking example\" is rising to the surface and may be hooked by a new owner once the correct bait is set", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1603475607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5229506, "authorName": "zmega", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zmega/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My sad story from when I was a poor college kid. Saw one of these for sale in the neighboring town. The car had been left uncovered by the rich punk owner, top down, for an Upstate New York winter. Significant interior damage. Still, I fell in love with the car. But doing a restoration with my limited time and funds was impossible. I still think about that car and wonder if someone restored it and took better care of it than the original owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603476287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5229602, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zmega many of our cars and memories could be sad stories, I was honoured to keep this SP250 from becoming another sad story - the high bidder will most definitely be wearing a wide grin when they get to go cruisin' in this great car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603476782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5229836, "authorName": "Hclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hclassics/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Hclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603477907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229852, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229854, "authorName": "Hclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hclassics/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by Hclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229857, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478057, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229861, "authorName": "Hclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hclassics/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by Hclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229865, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 29800, "content": "$29,800 bid placed by Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478121, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229869, "authorName": "Hclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hclassics/", "bidAmount": 30050, "content": "$30,050 bid placed by Hclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478142, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229872, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478170, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229881, "authorName": "zmega", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zmega/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Moosemountain - Wow, I didn't realize that you are way up near Thunder Bay, north shore of Lake Superior. Short convertible driving season up there, I imagine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5229889, "authorName": "Hclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hclassics/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by Hclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478265, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229898, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 31800, "content": "$31,800 bid placed by Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478378, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229912, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by Kiwi3029", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229918, "authorName": "JohnMc5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmc5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now batting cleanup, it's Kiwi3029!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5229920, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 32900, "content": "$32,900 bid placed by Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229926, "authorName": "LastV8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lastv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWA - what a awesome car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5229936, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 33200, "content": "$33,200 bid placed by Kiwi3029", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478697, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229946, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 33800, "content": "$33,800 bid placed by Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229967, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 34100, "content": "$34,100 bid placed by Kiwi3029", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478920, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229971, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 34800, "content": "$34,800 bid placed by Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603478953, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5229998, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 35100, "content": "$35,100 bid placed by Kiwi3029", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603479059, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5230009, "authorName": "mark1031", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark1031/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "should find a new home now...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603479151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230013, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603479176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5230036, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 35750, "content": "$35,750 bid placed by Kiwi3029", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603479284, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5230044, "authorName": "rapple", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapple/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two bidders that REALLY want this car. And I don\u2019t blame them at all!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603479296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230071, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/23/20 for $35,750 to Kiwi3029", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603479405, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5230083, "authorName": "Avalich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avalich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done kiwi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603479445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230084, "authorName": "lumdor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lumdor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great deal for both seller and buyer.\r\nHappy Motoring and Tally-ho!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603479448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230088, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, @Kiwi3029! Kudos to Rheingold. What a bidding battle!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603479479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230090, "authorName": "Ntique-lover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntique-lover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's odd. Looks like Rheingold's bid at $38K was registered?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603479493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230113, "authorName": "Ntique-lover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntique-lover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strange, I had a screen showing Rheingold having a higher bid, and once I submitted the remark, it went away. The $38K sum may have been in error on my part.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603479597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230121, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure was what a great car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603479631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230185, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a first time seller the owner and I have to thank all for the wonderful comments and bids - congratulations to Kiwi3029, a battle well fought. Looking forward to following up with arrangements so you can enjoy this great car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603479920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230210, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me to ive been looking for one of these for over 10 years now so its coming to a good home", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603480058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230411, "authorName": "Bazooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bazooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am happy for the buyer a very good price! congratulations! I am a bit disappointed in how low the price is just for selfish reasons. It will be easy to get upside down financially in refurbishing a project car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603481258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230640, "authorName": "zmega", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zmega/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rheingold hasn't missed out on many lately.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603482336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230652, "authorName": "Mike0Ryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike0ryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kiwi3029 Congratulations on the successful conclusion to a decade long quest. You may want to look into the Daimler & Lanchester owner's Club ( https://www.dloc.org.uk/ ). Their forums provide lots of helpful information on SP250 maintenance and sources for parts. There is also a registry for SP250's called pasSPort that you can add yours into.\r\n\r\n@Bazooker I can confirm that you are right about the ease of getting upside down in the restoration process for an SP250. But then again, I suspect the same is true for most restorations regardless of the make and model.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603482477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230732, "authorName": "Kiwi3029", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi3029/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Mike0Ryan yes I am going to join once i have all the paperwork", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603482946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5230764, "authorName": "Bazooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bazooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a friend who owns 5 Sunbeam Tigers, and they are fetching north of $75,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603483152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5231207, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike0Ryan the car is registered with the Daimler and Lanchester's Owners club and is listed in pasSPort and that information will be passed along to the new owner. Both buyer and seller are pleased with the results of this auction. @Bazooker when I first undertook this restoration I was told by other professional restorers that they wouldn't even look at restoring an SP250 for less than $80,000 - however, starting with a good solid original car makes a huge difference", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603485664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5231309, "authorName": "Bazooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bazooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It certainly does make a difference to have a good base to start with. Someone who is in the refurbishing of Daimler SP 250s told me he could build me a fantastic $55,000 to $65,000 show Daimler SP250 for $90,000 + if he was furnished a relatively complete car. LOL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603486469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5234336, "authorName": "Rovercar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rovercar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Moosemountain I have to say that while I have forever thought this model of automobile was just about the ugliest car there was, this particular Daimler SP250 is truly beautiful. A bit bizarre, bu beautiful nonetheless. The restoration work was tastefully done, an I am sure that you esthetic contribution added to the overall effect. Thank you for opening my eyes and letting me see the Daimler Dart for what it truly is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603573554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5234395, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rovercar - thanks for the positive comments - I must say that even though they are somewhat of an amalgamation of a bit of Triumph, a bit of Sunbeam, a bit of Jaguar and a bit of overindulgence at the drawing board - this car in particular grew on me - as one of the earlier comments said \"only a face a Mother could love\" a bit of me has gone with the sale of this great car @Kiwi3029 will make quite a splash cruising along in the \"Silver Flash\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603576309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5234405, "authorName": "Moosemountain (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosemountain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I missed one other car that contributed to the Daimler SP250 - Rolls Royce - does anybody know what specific part - also there are motor cycle parts that the eye can see - no prizes but thought I would offer that challenge. Thanks to all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603576522, "type": "comment"}]