Jan 4, 2016 daimler majestic major 1967 classic stretch limousine seats 6. It was fitted with a 4,561 cc v8 engine and was offered as a much more powerful supplement to their then current daimler majestic a substantially lengthened limousine version of the same chassis and bodyshell, the daimler. Feel free to have a look at my cars and collection of brochures. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of daimler majestic major in 1966, the model with 4door sedan body and v8 4561 cm3 278. I have enjoyed owning my consort for about 15 years, but i dont use it enough to justify keeping it. Using this feature will keep you logged in, even after closing your browser. It is a softcover manual of 78 pages that provides a general guide to the operation and care of this automobile with a range of black and white illustrations. The rich heritage of these vehicles and the enthusiasm of the members of dloc australia is. The daimler majestic was supplemented by turners 4. Specifications listing with the performance factory data and professcars estimation, including acceleration times 060. Eddy meijer from the netherlands contributed these scans. Vauxhall unused service book no stamps astra nova calibra cavalier carlt.
This column does not represent a parts car or a nonrunning vehicle. It was fitted with a 4,561 cc v8 engine and was offered as a much more powerful supplement to their then current daimler majestic. Produced from 1961 to 1968, it was the last complete car designed by the daimler company limited intended for the carriage trade, as an executive express or as a hire car for those needing something larger than a fiveseater saloon, the dr450 was produced in numbers close to those of the majestic major. Production of the daimler majestic major ceased in april 1968 and the dr450 a month later. Media in category daimler majestic the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Unlike many cars from the era, the majestic major is more than capable of keeping up with modern traffic, and even features 4wheel disk brakes. Dlocca library catalogue v2 the daimler and lanchester. Daimler majestic major limousine car furniture, limo, specs, cars, vehicles. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Daimler majestic major saloon was also announced in october. The transmission was a threespeed borgwarner dg 12 automatic box. Daimler daimler lanchester owners car club of australia. The following year a longwheelbase version the dr450 limousine was introduced to cater for daimler s traditional topdrawer clientele that included the british and other royal families and.
The majestic goes on sale with a 3794cc straightsix engine. This v8 was fitted to the daimler majestic major which was in production from 1959 to 1968. Also includes 3 handbook supplements plus a seperate wiring diagram. Daimler majestic major guide, history and timeline from. Popular daimler models ford edge ram truck 1500 ford f150 chevrolet silverado 1500 gmc sierra 1500. The daimler majestic major is a fivesixseater, frontengine, rearwheeldrive saloon that was made between 1959 and 1968. If youre looking for the best prices, try searching our daimler majestic major parts catalog to compare oem and aftermarket parts for your daimler majestic major. The daimler majestic major was launched at the 1959 london motor show and was a much more powerful supplement to the slightly shorter majestic which had gone on sale the previous year with a 3. Some argue the best jaguar mark 2s were the daimler badged models, whose 2. The largest parts in terms of area to go through this plating process are.
Despite its understated demeanour, this handsome old girl had a superb, edward turnerdesigned, v8 hemi of some 4. We carry close to 68 daimler parts and accessories for the last 24 years and 16 different models of daimler cars so youre sure to find what you need. Majestic major owners handbook, original daimler publication 1st edition published 1960, 78 pages, hardback book, in mint original condition. Free car consumer reports guide on buying auto vehicle products and services, vin number, carfax, kelley blue book and the history of daimler majestic major cars from classic, exotic, used, new to prototype model cars. Daimler lanchester owners car club of australia welcome. Collecting car brochures and restoring and driving mg cars. The daimler majestic major was powered by a 4,561 cc ohv v8 engine with twin su carburettors. Advance auto is a price leader in new and used daimler online auto parts.
For sale daimler lanchester owners car club of australia. The daimler majestic major dq450 was a large luxury saloon made by daimler in coventry between november 1960 and 1968, using a 4,561 cc v8 engine and offered as a much more powerful supplement to their then current daimler majestic a substantially lengthened limousine version of the same chassis and bodyshell, the daimler dr450, was available from. Announced at the 1959 london motor show and built beginning in late 1960. Daimler majestic major car spares, find new and used parts for these classic daimlers on this daimler majestic majors ad page. Part of a unique daimler and lanchester collection that was moved from the uk to north america about 25 years ago, it is finished in a deep green metallic and has chrome hubcaps, trim rings, new radial tires and lucas fog lamps. The chassis frame of the daimler majestic major is a thompson. Daimler limousine dr450 the daimler majestic major dq450 was a large luxury saloon made by daimler in coventry between november 1960 and 1968, using a 4,561 cc v8 engine and offered as a much more powerful supplement to their then current daimler majestic. We sell brakes, suspension parts, chassis and steering, engine parts and much more. The majestic major debuts, with a 4561cc v8 and a bodyshell thats six inches longer than its sixpot sibling, although the wheelbase remains the same at 9 6. Ix but that had a somewhat more raffish appeal, while the mm looked formal and even imposing. Lot 121 1965 daimler majestic major limousine dr450. If you have a classic daimler for sale then why not add it for free to our growing classic daimler for sale section. The dq 450 series majestic major was a surprise exhibit on the daimler. Daimler majestic major wnetrze muzeum pojazdow zabytkowych zabrze.
Service manual daimler majestic major 1962 edition. An original 1960 daimler owners manual handbook for the daimler 4. Looking for the best automotive parts for your daimler. The propellershaft is divided, metalastic engine mounts are used, and the locking mechanism of the borgwarner gear selector was developed by daimler to ensure precise movements of the lever. One thing i have always wondered is will the v8 from the daimler majestic major fit in the sp250. The heart of one of the last individually designed daimler is the 4.
Find classic daimler cars for sale here on classic cars hq. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Its name wasnt completely marketing or pr puff, because this staid looking saloon was powered by daimlers impressive new ted turnerdesigned 4561cc v8. Advance auto sells daimler auto parts online and in local stores all over the country. It is famous as one of the marques final new products to be introduced before the jaguar takeover and for its abilities as a luxurious touring car. Daimler hemi v8s, i have a couple of daimler majestic major v8s, these engines were far ahead of their time as were the smaller 2. The second was a 4561cc v8 which produced 220bhp at 5500rpm and an impressive torque figure of 283lb ft at 3200rpm. For sale parts daimler majestic major 1960 daimler four and a half 4. Free vin check, autocheck vehicle history report, vin number check, used car history, autocheck, free vin check, vehicle history report, autocheck vehicle history report, vin search, kelley blue book and the vehicle history of daimler majestic major cars from classic, exotic, used, new to prototype model cars. Daimler and daimler dart handbooks, books and parts for sale from private collection. One of the most impressive postwar saloons to emerge from the daimler company first appeared in 1959, the majestic major. Based on the original six cylinder majestic the majestic major introduced a powerful new v8 to the range, measuring 4561cc. Of those 1,000 cars, very few were lefthand drive like this 1964 daimler majestic major saloon.
Art print poster diabolik eva kant by astorina diabolik, maltese, comic books art. Rare 1965 daimler majestic major this 1965 daimler majestic major is said to have been purchased in the uk for a tour of the country before it was shipped to the usa in 2007. Daimler majestic major limousine car parts for sale, cars for sale, jaguar daimler. Daimler majestic major, saloon and limousine service manual. Daimler and lanchester parts for all classic models including db18, conquest, de27, de36, daimler 15, regency, majestic, sp250, straight eight, ld10, la11, leda.
It is the ex cedric smithson car and has been in the club for decades. Daimler and daimler dart handbooks, books and parts for sale. Mk2 jagbased daimler 250 v8 196269 daimler badged cars remained in production for a long time after the jaguar buyout. Classic daimler cars for sale in uk classic cars hq. A substantially lengthened limousine version of the same chassis and bodyshell, the daimler dr450, was available from 1961 until the v8 engine ended. Daimler majestic major parts thewrenchmonkey auto parts canada. The daimler and lanchester owners car club of australia welcome to the daimler and lanchester owners car club of australia. The sixcylinder car was more popular though produced for half the period. A substantially lengthened limousine version of the same chassis and bodyshell, the. Get the best deals on vintage parts for daimler majestic major when you shop the largest online selection at. Sep 20, 20 the daimler majestic major dq450 was a large luxury saloon made by daimler in coventry between november 1960 and 1968, using a 4,561 cc v8 engine and offered as a much more powerful supplement to their then current daimler majestic.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. A substantially lengthened limousine version of the same chassis and bodyshell, the daimler dr450, was available from. This website is dedicated and operated by the many owners of classic daimler and lanchester motor vehicles in australia. Brief history of the daimler company gottlieb daimler was a german born in 1834, and is credited with inventing the internal combustion engine and producing the first four wheeled vehicle. Advance auto carries over 10 aftermarket parts for your 1967 daimler majestic major, along with original equipment manufacturer oem parts. Daimler majestic major 1959 1968 an unlikely high performer the daimler majestic was fitted with a brand new 4.
Sales of the latter were low but it could match the jaguar mkx for top speed and beat it on acceleration quite handsomely. Book online for crawley to gatwick taxis, crawley to heathrow taxis or. This wonderful engine featured a hemi hemispherical alloy cylinder head and developed some 220bhp. Renamed majestic major, the v8engined version was first seen at the london motor show in 1959, with deliveries commencing towards the end of 1960. Theres a redesign for the majestics dash while the back axle ratio is also altered. Firstly, an old colour photo dating to early 1969, and showing one of my favourite classics, the majestic major, from daimler. In 1961 daimler introduced the dr450, a longwheelbase limousine version of the majestic major.
All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of daimler majestic major 164 kw 223 ps 220 hp, edition of the year 1968 up to midyear 1968 for europe, including acceleration times 060 mph, 0100 mph, 0100 kmh, 0200 kmh, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, powertoweight ratio, dimensions, drag coefficient, etc. It was published by the daimler cars ltd, in coventry england in 1960. Daimler majestic major free vin check, vehicle history. Forgotten hero the daimler majestic major lancaster insurance. Vintage parts for daimler majestic major for sale ebay. The daimler majestic major dq450 is a large luxury saloon produced by daimler in coventry, england between november 1960 and 1968. When the majestic major mm was first displayed at the 1959 earls court motor show the daimler name was within months of being sold to jaguar.
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