1937
Daimler Straight 8
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A Hooper aluminium bodied 4 light
Limousine manufactured by the Daimler Motor Car Co., England |
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This chassis of this vehicle was
“laid down” by the Daimler Company Limited, Coventry, England in 1935, hence
the unusual 5 spoked steering wheel appearing in a 1937 finished car. |
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The vehicle chassis is based on a Daimler V4.5 litre chassis
(V26 model) but with a Hooper & Co (Coachbuilders) Ltd of St James
Street, London, England built enclosed limousine body with four lights (or
windows). |
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Mechanical brakes,
with a Stromberg carburettor, standby coil, the engine is of 4,624cc (S8ohv)
with eight cylinders, hence the name “Straight Eight” |
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The earliest record of ownership at the moment, is dated 19.12.1936 on
records kept by Hooper &
Co, to Messes S A Fullen.
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As found by the previous owner in
Somerset. On 01/03/1946, it was registered to
a gentleman in Bath, England, an eccentric gentlemen, well known in that area,
for wearing a top hat and tails in the late1950/60’s, who it is believed, was
responsible for the distinctive blue and white striped colour scheme. Perhaps
he was a supporter of Bristol United? |
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Note the superb and fully furnished
interior In 1963, the car moved to the
Bristol, England area, to a further 2 owners within a year, who are believed
to Have been involved in antiques. In 1992, it passed to the previous owner
in Frome, Somerset, England. |
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Have a spare wheel, Sir…
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The Daimler 4624cc Straight 8. Weighing in at
3cwt, with 12mpg and 6 feet in height. Built to the purchasers specification
and completed in 1937, the car was designed with 2 rear seats, with the
optional use of a further 2 folding seats, In the drivers compartment are a
further 2 seats. |
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A few minor paint
blemishes to overcome…. But a sound aluminium basis to work on |
This chassis of this vehicle was “laid down” by the Daimler Motor Car Company,
England in 1935,
Hence the unusual 5
spoked steering wheel. Unusual features discovered during restoration, indicate
that the wire wheels were chromed, probably indicating that no wheel spats were
present, when the vehicle was new.
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A similar car was produced by the
coachbuilders “Hooper’s of England”,
on February 1936, for HRH King George VI, but using a
“Lanchester” Grille. |
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1937 Daimler Straight Eight ready to work The vehicle is very easy to drive in
traffic, the pre-select gearbox a dream to handle. Care has to be taken when
surrounded by younger drivers, who may appreciate the weight, length or handling of this large vehicle. |
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The vehicle
attracts quite a bit of attention, much to the anguish of some “Rolls-Royce”
owners,
as it certainly is
a not as common as most of those cars.
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