Today very much part of the classic car scene around the world the Daimler SP250 sports car has a fascinating & eventful history. The idea of staid & traditional Daimler building an open sports car is surprising enough in itself; that the car should be fibreglass-bodied V8-engined & have a daring futuristic appearance stretches credibility to the limit...but thats exactly what the company did produce between 1959 & 1964. A bold new design the Dart
- as it was originally to be called
- should have been struggling Daimlers saviour & a springboard to a range of new models including saloons & coupes. Things didnt quite work out that way & Daimler was acquired by Jaguar which led to the SP250s Edward Turner-designed V8 engine being used in a Daimler-badged version of the Jaguar Mkll saloon. Here is the full story of the SP250 including concept development & production history. Also covered are related models specials buying & restoration chassis numbers production numbers colour schemes clubs & specialists. Altogether a source book of essential information for SP250 & Daimler enthusiasts.