Name that car

Post by **RockyUSA** » Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:31 pm

Here’s one, maybe someone can tell us the model…

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Post by **Steve Payne** » Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:41 pm

Daimler Dart or am I missing something?

Steve

Post by **RockyUSA** » Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:32 pm

Nope, it’s an easy one… much rarer for those of us in the USA!

It’s really a 1962 Daimler SP250.

It’s set up for vintage racing.

Post by **VFK44** » Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:14 pm

OK - what's this then:

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Frankoid · Post by **Frankoid** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 7:42 am

Its the old riddle.....When is a dart not a dart? when its a Daimler...

I believe in the USA Daimler had issues with the Dodge Dart moniker. Daimler along with Dodge also had Hemi head V8's (in their SP250's and Majestic Majors)

Post by **VFK44** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 8:45 am

My one is not a Dart. It's not an SP250.

Post by **VFK44** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 8:56 am

It's not even a Daimler.

Post by **zacmarshall** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:11 am

It's a Tyler, basically a recreation from a company that also supplied spare panels for Darts

https://www.i-bidder.com/en-gb/auction- ... e0015704a9

Post by **VFK44** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:28 am

You're good! Only one Tyler recreation was made. Not surprising since they took a car with the superb Turner-designed V8, and challenging styling, then discarded the engine and reproduced the styling.

It's basically a Cobra replica with Rover V8, panelled like an SP250.

Post by **John Staddon** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:43 pm

Interestingly DVLA says it is an MG.

John

Post by **zacmarshall** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 4:21 pm

I've always liked the Daimler Dart, but then again I like the C-V8

VFK44 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:28 am Not surprising since they took a car with the superb Turner-designed V8, and challenging styling, then discarded the engine and reproduced the styling.

Post by **VFK44** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:42 pm

I've got a soft spot for it too, but the replica fails the "petrol station" test: explaining to the person at the next pump what it is. "Yes, it's a replica Cobra but voluntarily topped off with a body that looks like an ugly fish out of water."
Definitely have an original though. A gentleman's sports car that can be driven with your hat in place.

Post by **VFK44** » Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:36 am

OK, what's this one then:

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Post by **David Devine** » Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:21 am

Is it an MGB prototype as it says under the picture?

Dave

Post by **Chris_R** » Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:00 am

Stephen has just named the image like that to put you off.
It's a Daimler SP252. It's a styling upgrade for the SP250. The front end more closely resembles an MGB than the original SP250.

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