Comments on: Alas, Fair Daimler, You’ve Had Your Day

By: Gunnar

Gunnar — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:02:06 +0000

Thank you for filling us in, Peter! It is, in fact, a gorgeous car. And what a marvelous restoration project.

By: peter

peter — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:49:51 +0000

What you’ve got is an extremely rare (even for Daimler)Hooper bodied Empress two door coupe. Of 100 bodies made by Hooper on the DB 18 chassis 94 were bodied as saloons and of those maybe only a handful were of the two door configuration. At least one was made especially for Lady Docker the wife of the chairman of the company. There is one in the State in California I think, a beautiful car.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:43:57 +0000

“had the time, dollars or sterling to invest”
It would need to be a labor of love as the resto cost would be several times the value at auction.

Islands do provide a safe haven for vintage autos for regular use. Short driving distances and low to moderate speed are conducive to an active life. Just wash it regularly to stanch the corrosive effects of the salty air.

By: Zarba

Zarba — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:06:48 +0000

Looks like someone’s polished the Daimler’s grille and headlamp bezels.

Maybe it’s in the first stage of a resto…

By: Jo

Jo — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:12:28 +0000

Would have liked to see the interior and dash.

Island cars have always been a class to themselves, special oddities and rarities. Some abused. Some meticulously maintained.

Years ago driving a 1929 Cadillac LaSalle on Martha’s Vineyard brought out several similar era rolling stock.

To see so many various autos in so small a locale is always a marvel and delight. A fabulous way to retire!