Below Watch: The Daimler 250 V8 Is A Subtle Muscle Car With British Luxury, Classics World Review...
When Jaguar boss, William Lyons confirmed the purchase of Daimler, some questioned the decision, but it turned out to be an ideal pairing; Daimler’s 2.5-litre aluminium V8 was paired with the Jaguar Mk2 saloon to create the 250 V8, a gentleman's car with a lovely V8 burble and the luxury and comfort associated with a Jaguar. Upmarket interior trimmings and subtle styling tweaks in the form of the iconic fluted grille and number plate plinth created an entirely new flavour for the much-loved Jag. What’s it like to drive this rare British muscle car today? Phil found out!