CHOOSE YOUR DAIMLER SP250

Launched as the Dart in April 1959, Daimler’s new sports car was quickly renamed SP250 (its development project number) because Dodge had copyrighted the name for its own Dart.

First model, later dubbed ‘A-spec’, could do 120mph but the Triumph Tr3-based chassis was prone to flexing. Bumpers were an option.

Jaguar bought Daimler in 1960 and expressed concerns about the chassis, leading in April that year to B-spec cars with stronger rear axles, extra outriggers and strengthening around door apertures. Auto ’box became an option.

April 1963 saw the arrival of the C-spec, with a heater/demister as standard.

Production ended in 1964 after 2646 SP250S were built.