December 2011~ January 2012 - The Daimler Lanchester Owners
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1. MIKE S LOVE AFFAIRS Mike Boyce A 1968 DAIMLER V8 250 registered 68 DAIM amp 1951 DAMEHER unregisterable These two ladies arrived on my property on the same day in January 2008 after a long empty period in my life Having owned a 1969 Daimler V8 250 since 1987 which had been progressively restored to its present top condition was looking for another challenge to utilise my acquired knowledge and to fill in the time This opportunity presented itself when Colin Campbell advised me that the 68 Daim was for sale This had been an insurance write off in November 2000 after running into the back of a truck It had been acquired by Dwayne Osborne son of the late Roly Osborne of Osborne Panel Repairs Hastings It had sat in Roly s workshop and was rolled out for panel repairs when there was downtime in his business The panel and rust repairs had been effected wasn t game to sit on the seats as the leather was so dry and brittle could see with a repaint and the use of my own spares of front lights grille and bumpers the potential for a nice car would 10 THE C imlen anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC NOT however be making the effort to replicate the standard of my 1969 V8 250 The 1969 model was a handy blueprint to refer to and of course a standard had been set which found couldn t ignore with the project car After being painted Signal Red by Dave Cowan of Truck Chief the long process o2. of beautiful palms bushes and trees Now it was time to go back to the real world down that long crunchy shell drive Bryan Davis Waikato BOP Wanderings September 25 Rally Sunday dawned overcast and showery damn was going to have to get my pride and joy wet Oh well we didn t want to miss one of Paul s legendary runs so we headed off at 8 30am for a rendezvous time of 10 at Woodlands Estate just out of Gordonton We arrived to find 3 or 4 cars already there and another couple arrived whilst we were enjoying a coffee in the cafe With no time to loose we were handed out our route instructions along with cryptic clues to the various landmarks we had to name along the way As we were sent off first wasted no time in racing to the first instruction no way was going to get caught by the car behind all was going well till we got to the one that said turn left down such and such Rd point 4 of a k past the brown sign Well 2 k past the sign we thought we must have missed it so turned around and headed back to find it on the RIGHT past the sign now that was cryptic With no more confusion apart from the poor guy behind me who didn t appreciate me stopping in the middle of the Rd to check something out for which received a well deserved toot and salute On making it back to the estate 4 THE C imlen anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC we found a couple of crews already there how did they manage that We all gathered
3. The hood in the de Ville position prowides a wehome relic from the j lon al how motrorimg whilet retains itg the dignified limes of the car So there you have it a brief insight into the Daimler DJ series of cars do hope that a high degree of accuracy has been achieved but if that is not the case or indeed any owner reader has anymore to add am sure our esteemed editor would be more than pleased to hear from you December 2011 January 2012 19 SPECIFICATION ENGINE CONQUEST SALOON 5 53 CONQUEST CENTURY 12 54 Cylinders 6 Cylinders 6 CC 2433 Ge 2433 Bhp 75 4000rpm Bhp 100 4 400rpm Comp Ratio 6 6 1 Comp Ratio Tos Carburettors Zenith 42 V I S Carburettors Twin S U H 6 CHASSIS CONQUEST SALOON CONQUEST CENTURY Wheelbase 8 8 Wheelbase 8 s Track F amp R 44 Track F amp R 4 Ground Clearance 7 Ground Clearance 6 Brake Drum deoa Brake Drum 11 x 24 Breaking Hydro Mech Braking Hydro Mech Tyres 6 70 x 15 Tyres 6 70 x 15 Weight Shipping 27cwt 1 qtr 4 lbs Weight Shipping 27cwt Kerbside 28cwt 1 qtr 4 Ibs Kerbside 28cwt 1 gtr Note kerbside weight is allowing for a full tank of fuel When both cars possess fuel tanks of 15 gallons Capacity how does the Conquest Century appear to gain an extra Qtr over the Conquest PERFORMANCE CONQUEST SALOON AUTOCAR 8 6 53 CONQUEST SALOON AUTOCAR 5 3 54 From Rest 30mph 4 9 secs From Rest 30mph 4 8 secs 50mph 13 0 50mph 11 4 60
4. for the best represented club and vehicles March 11 Hawkes Bay British Car Day March 25 Wanganui Rotary Car Show Otago March 4 Best of British We hope to see a good turnout of Daimlers Also in March we are planning a trip to Oamaru More details later 26 THE C imlen anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC NATIONAL AGM amp MINI RALLY ROTORUA April 21 22 2012 Planning is well under way for next year s national event so here is a brief synopsis of what to expect Our rally home base will be the RSA in Haupapa St which is very close to the city centre Lake Front and accommodation am currently negotiating accommodation rates with the Ibis Hotel and the Ambassador Thermal Motel There is limited parking in front of the RSA however there are parking facilities at the Government Gardens which are close by away and this where we will park on Saturday for photos and tire kicking Lindsay Donoghue is planning a scenic drive for Saturday afternoon with time for a stop and a cuppa along the way The Annual Dinner is to be held at the RSA Sunday morning 10 00am we plan to visit one of Rotorua s premier attractions Rainbow Springs Rainbow Springs has undergone a very significant transformation recently and is well worth visiting their website www rainbowsprings co nz to see what is on offer We are able to offer a concession entry price of 20 off the normal price for groups of 20 or more The di
5. has to offer To our host Barry Cleaver and his organizing committee of Barry Cleaver and Barry Cleaver we say a big thank you Mike Boyce President Hastings Branch Rodney Jaguar Rover Spares Ltd 17 Clayden Road Warkworth Ph 0800 4 JAG PARTS 0800 4 524 727 Fax 09 425 7234 E mail jdc rjr co nz Website www rjr co nz New Zealand s largest stockist of new used and rebuilt parts for Jaguars and Daimlers from 1950 to current models Celebrating over 40 years in the business of keeping Jaguars and Daimlers purring along 1095 discount to all Club Members on all parts except those on special JAGUAR DAIMLER ROVER LANDROVER RANGEROVER 8 THE C imlen anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC Obituary Keith Zillwood It is with great sadness that inform members of the passing of Keith Zillwood Keith joined the Daimler and Lanchester Owners Club in 1983 and over the years owned many Daimlers These include V8 s a 3 8 Majestic both Series 1 and Series 2 Sovereigns a Century Conquest and XJ40 to name but a few Keith was a stalwart of our Branch he had been a Committee member holding the positions of Club Captain and Vice President over a period of many years He was a current committee member his input was always constructive and appreciated He attended National Rallies and Annual Meetings in both North and South Islands as well as joining overseas trips with other club members He was
6. in the caf for lunch apart from 1 crew who were missing in action but arrived 30 minutes later with tales of left and right confusion After a sumptuous lunch and banter it was time to tally up the scores with Cathy and coming out on top and Steve and Fay runners up With petrol vouchers as prizes and the job of writing this report bugger it was time to head home after another most enjoyable Daimler Club outing We would like to thank Paul for all his outstanding efforts in organising another great run and look forward to the next Lindsay and Cathy Donoghue Hawke s Bay Highlights Sunday 18 September The HB DLOC had our turn to organize the outing with the HB branch of the British and European Car Club We called it the Daimler Dash to Dannevirke and travelled some open and country roads through southern HB countryside on a beautiful spring day At Dannevirke we visited the International Police Museum with its amazing displays of uniforms and memorabilia from around the world The old patrol vehicles caused a lot of interest We enjoyed lunch at the Dannevirke Services and Citizens Club and some members spent time looking through a local person s private collection of vehicles which turned out to be the surprise highlight of the day Sunday 16 October There was no report for the Central HB Rally with HB British and European Car Club as none of our members attended Margaret Duncan Manawatu Meanderings We travelled to P
7. of dignity and luxury Conquest shows itself to be more than a fast car it Conquest Saloon 1511 5 10 inclusive is an obedient car Laminated torsion bars in the in Conquest Century 1661 9 2 dependent front suspension eliminate roll on even the Conquest Coup 1736 10 10 fastest bends while automatic chassis lubrication Conquest Roadster 1672 15 10 keeps steering and suspension parts in flawless con OUT OF PEDIGREE COMES PACE 24 THE C imlen anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC Hitting the Road Daimler Events Diary Auckland December 4 Christmas lunch at St Margaret s Gardens Karaka 1 30pm Keep this date free for a repeat of last years lovely meal and outing February 5 2012 Galaxy of Cars An opportunity to display our cars for charity February 12 2012 Inter Marque Concours Ellerslie Display of our cars to encourage more members to join our club March 2012 Coast to Coast run with overnight in Raglan details to follow Waikato BOP December 4 The Christmas picnic and show at Tye Park The gates open at 9am Polish up your cars add a few Christmas decoration and be there by 10am February 5 The Jaguar Drivers Club run in conjunction with British Cars BOP More details to follow March AGM More details to follow April 21 amp 22 The National Mini Rally to be held at Rotorua Hawke s Bay Sunday 4 December HB Branch of t
8. pressure normal and no metal paste or other deposit in oil pan fluid car may be used without further remedial action THE C imlen anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC e Replace converter completely strip gearbox and clean thoroughly f Verify by direct drive clutch pressure check overhaul extension case 12 Symptom Severe overheating of transmission fluid boils maximum speed reduced by 30 50 m p h Cause Converter stator freewheel seized do not run car in this condition Action 1 Replace converter 2 Check gearbox for overheating 3 If overheating was not prolonged overhaul gearbox with new rubber seals and O rings 13 Symptom Severe judder and noise in 3rd gear at speeds of 2nd gear 20 70 m p h approximately Cause Forward drum bushing seizing on rear sun gear possibly intermittent Action 1 Remove gearbox only replace forward drum and rear sun gear 2 Investigate cause of seizure a Lubrication valve obstructed if direct drive affected also replace converter assembly b Forward drum overheated by slip due to prolonged low fluid level leakage c Forward band dislocated due to strut fouling band LOW 14 Symptom Operates only in L or in D over 30 m p h Cause Reverse freewheel failed or low drum plate dowels dislocated Action Remove gearbox only inspect freewheel and low drum plate retention check closed gap of snap ring REVERSE 15 Symptom Will not reverse engine labou
9. see the fantastic display of gloworms resembling the night sky The black soot from steam engines can still be seen and one can only try to imagine just what the locomotive crews had to endure as the engines fought their way up the grade with a heavy train on the drawbar A few kilometres from Lawrence we passed the Waitahuna Railway Station complete with men s outside toilets and its goodshed the design of which was unique to this part of the country This is the only complete station left on this line somewhat derelict but not surprising considering it has been abandoned for well over forty years Apparently DOC has recently realised its historic value and is negotiating for its restoration On arrival at Lawrence we had two Daimlers and the Jaguar parked in line on the main street while other cars were parked in the historic and vintage machinery club compound By now the day had improved somewhat so a pleasant hour was taken strolling past the stalls and exhibits on display We all met up for a pre booked lunch in the local hotel where we had our own dining area After lunch there was time to see more of the Gala and maybe take a ride in a horse drawn coach to give an indication of transport in Lawrence s early days Jenny and wandered up to the Historic and Vintage Machinery Club compound to see their display and the many classic and vintage cars parked there We ran into Alex Meikle and grandson Ben Alex making a trip down memory lane
10. the Roadster chassis and mechanicals as a result in the spring of 1954 the Daimler Conquest Century DJ256 7 arrived With a selling price of 1172 489 9s 2d purchase tax Daimler had a genuine 90 mph saloon on its books which went on to sell 4 818 units in all guises up until production ceased in 1958 The Conquest Century actually differed greatly from the strict Conquest not only did it share the Roadsters mechanical components rear legroom was increased by four inches the reason why DJ250 1 and DJ256 7 rear seat cushions do not interchange The dashboard now sported a rev counter the seats were pleated leather Externally the Conquest Century boasted front and rear chrome plated trims within the screen rubbers chrome boot flashes either side of the handle heavier bumpers and front window draught excluder glass Spring 1954 also saw the introduction of the Daimler Conquest Drophead Coupe or Conquest Coupe depending on which brochure you are reading designation DJ252 3 December 2011 January 2012 17 This car was a two door four seater with a power operated three position hood Retailing at 1225 511 10s 10d purchase tax the coupe was identical mechanically to the Roadster and Century interestingly no rev counter was fitted Production ceased after a total production run of only 234 units this was in my opinion a very pretty car Towards the end of 1955 the Mk2 variants of the two saloon versions were
11. the Roadster with hood and side screens folded and stowed is emphasised mn ihis iden view An altermalive vernon with a fined hard top ia aho in production full details are given in a separate sheet incorporated in this folder The mechanical features of the Conquest Roadster will meet all the demands of the dit criminating yet enthusiastic owner Its sturdy chassis posted by the high speed 2 litre engine Daimler fluid transmission comprising fluid Aywheel and finger tip controlled pre selector gearbox independent front wheel suspension using minai tendon bars automatic chassis lubrication and hydro mechanical brakes all combine to provide exceptionally fast smooth motoring with a minimum of effort maximum safety and reliability at high speeds 18 THE C imle anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC of the designation DJ258 9 The reason for this is that this was the designation applied to the experimental chassis fitted with Hobbs Automatic Transmission A variant that never reaches the production stage Identification For some reason on many occasions especially when considering classified adverts Daimler Conquest variants are often mis described There are generally external tell tale signs to identify the models Roadsters and New DHC s Roadsters have no rear seat and have side screens fitted New DHC s have a third seat fitted and have wind up windows Conquest Saloons and Conquest Centurys Conqu
12. December 2077 January 2072 December 2011 January 2012 THE Himle anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED NATIONAL EXECUTIVE President David Patten 156 160 New York Street Martinborough 5711 Ph 06 306 9006 E mail davepatten wise net nz Vice President Bert Empson 8 Byrd Street Levin 5510 Ph 06 368 0696 E mail a m empson clear net nz Secretary Mike King 21 Millar St Palmerston North 4410 Ph 06 357 1237 Fax 06 356 8480 E mail mwking45nz hotmail com Treasurer Peter Mackie P O Box 8446 Havelock North 4157 Ph 06 877 4766 E mail peter mackie slingshot co nz Club Captain Winston Wingfield 7 Pioneer Crescent Helensburgh Dunedin 9010 Ph 03 476 2323 E mail wingiewk xtra co nz Patron Pauline Goodliffe Editor Mike King Printer Aorangi Print Penny May 125 Campbell Rd RD 5 Feilding 4775 Ph 06 323 4516 wk 06 323 4698 hm E mail penny aorangiprint co nz Website www daimlerclub org nz All membership enquiries to the Secretary CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MAGAZINE Please send all contributions for inclusion in the magazine directly to the Secretary via fax email or mail by the TENTH day of the month prior to publication DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this magazine are purely those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Daimler and Lanchester Owners Club THE Y aimler Lanchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED Decemb
13. When got shot you were by my side When we lost the house you stayed right here When my health started failing you were still by my side You know what Martha What dear she gently asked smiling as her heart began to fill with warmth December 2011 January 2012 1 From the Driver s Seat A Message from your National President Where has the year gone it only seems like yesterday we were in Blenheim enjoying each other s company at the Rally The crazy thing for me is that haven t been able to spend much time in my shed as would have liked since the rally so my restoration projects are now running behind schedule I find it s always a balance between having enough spare time and enough money hence considerable amount of time spent on paid employment The balance I m sure most of us know is having enough time to play with my toys and enough money to do what want to do with them addition to my current projects the restoration of our Special Sports and the 1946 DB18 have other machines that may be of interest to our members Motor generator sets work in the electricity industry and over the years have taken the opportunities as they come along to collect old diesel and petrol powered Gen sets some are running and others require attention The most recent acquisition is a 5kW 3 phase twin cylinder Lister probably about 60 years old and was used many years ago as a standby plant at a local Authority to provi
14. and giving Ben a history lesson in the process There were some lovely classic cars on display including two mint Wolseley 6 110 Mk11 s I ve always wanted one of those to which came back the reply NO You don t need one There was also a mint Triumph 2500 that was admiring but was again told You don t need it you already have two Triumphs We wandered back to the main street whereupon was admiring a 1973 Rover 3500 when there was tooting and waving as a work colleague was heading back to Dunedin in his lovely 1957 E series Vauxhall Cresta Around mid afternoon cars started to head home and we all set off for the leisurely drive back to Dunedin Jenny and stopped off at Waihola where the 420 was parked in my new storage facility for a well earned rest The Daimler had done us proud having covered a good 3 000 km over the past year including the National Rally in Blenheim and never missed a beat It is now time to get the Jaguar out of hibernation Kevin Phillips Ken Stout Motors Ltd 125 Diana Drive Glenfield Auckland 0627 Ph Fax 09 444 9290 www ksmjaguar co nz Celebrating 26 years servicing Jaguar Daimler and British cars Supplier of Auto Glynn Products December 2011 January 2012 7 North Island Meet Cleaver Weekend Tathape 15 16 October 2011 This North Island get together attracted some 11 cars and 18 people in what proved to be an entertaining weekend in marginal Taihape w
15. announced Most obvious differences on the new models were the new burr walnut dashboard facia with repositioned controls and black faced instruments the heater was now a Smiths unit as opposed to the earlier Clayton Dewandre type the controls were also completely different Externally the auxiliary lamps were now mounted behind the front bumper whereas the earlier ones were mounted within the front wings the apertures now housed air intake grills the rear lamps were also changed The biggest change in the range however was the discontinuation of the Conquest Roadster and Drophead Coupes both being replaced with a single model the New Drophead Coupe still designated DJ254 5 This car had luxuries which the Roadster did not such as wind up windows and a rear sideways facing seat similar to the DB18 Special Sports The New Drophead Coupe was priced at 1927 15s 10d inclusive of purchase tax Few were built before production ceased in 1957 From 1956 the Daimler Conquest Century was available with Borg Warner Automatic Transmission as an option DJ260 1 this becoming the standard and only CONQUEST DROPHEAD COUPE ize Eri eee Seer ote oL transmission option from late 1957 until the final Conquest Century left the production line in January 1958 In April 1957 the automatic transmission option was known to cost 185 As a final historical note The reader may have noticed that no mention has been made The nenines of
16. atea to meet the Manawatu members who where coming to Hawera for the weekend thought we d have a coffee at The Rock to find out they closed on Saturday OH Dear We finally managed to find a coffee to go at the local 4 Square Onward and forward after this terrible start We stopped further up the road to view the Patea Museum then on to Hawera We went round the outskirts of Hawera and Graeme gave the group a run down on Fonterra and how things work then on to the Hub for lunch Local Sport Complex everyone seemed to enjoy their lunch and a look around the complex We then hopped in our car and went for a drive out to Kapuni the gas fields where Graeme works He gave them a run down on how we all get our gas etc very interesting education lesson on the gas fields We then motored back to Hawera to the motel for a wee rest before going to the Club for tea Good company good food and drinks had by all A few members has a bit of a gamble on the pokies before going back to the motel to see Aussie play Ireland and we all know what happened there Sunday morning before going to Tawhiti museum we all went to Kennedy s for morning tea Quite a few hours spent at this fabulous museum a credit to Nigel Ogle The Traders December 2011 January 2012 5 amp Whalers is the new section of the complex and well worth the visit We all had lunch at Badgers The caf on site at the museum before departing for home Some member headed for New Plym
17. ay Reasonable because the day was far better than was forecast We had a fine line up of cars Daimler Conquest Daimler 2 5 Litre V8 Daimler Sovereign 420 Jaguar Majestic and a very sporting Volvo C70 convertible We headed south running beside the railway line for a few kilometres before joining SH1 at East Taieri The occasion was the Annual Gala Day at Lawrence and many car clubs had been invited to take part in the display Entering Milton we could see a nice line up of Vauxhalls parked on the side of the road ahead There was much tooting and waving as we ran past the Vauxhalls then forming a convoy to continue their run to Lawrence behind us The drive to Lawrence is ideal for classic and vintage cars being only around an hour from Dunedin on excellent roads with mainly light traffic It is mostly flat running there is some hill work but just enough for the driver to enjoy without becoming tedious and no dramas for vintage vehicles On the way many historic relics from the abandoned railway line to Roxburgh cab be seen including the locomotive water vat right beside the main highway at Mt Stuart and the Manuka Gorge railway tunnel This is an ideal stopping off 6 THE C imlen anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC place for a break whereupon you park in the old railway yard at Mt Stuart which is a DOC picnic and information site From here a picturesque bush walk leads to the tunnel entrance and a rewarding return walk to
18. ccelerator linkage maladjusted governor binding on shaft or governor adjusting screw interfered with If irregular governor bushing loose in extension case Adjust accelerator linkage or governor adjusting screw to obtain correct shift speed figures suspect governor shaft Remove extension case only fit oversize bushing if available using a press Symptom Soft 1 2 shift Cause Multi disc clutch plates worn piston ring seized Action Remove gearbox only renew clutch pack also oil seals on front sun gear and inside ring gear extension Inspect piston and ring Air pressure check before installation Symptom Shifts 1 2 misses 2nd gear Cause Multi disc clutch inoperative possibly snap ring dislodged Action Remove gearbox only renew clutch pack and damaged parts Inspect piston and ring Air pressure check before installation Symptom Will not shift 2 3 or only when releasing accelerator Cause a Action a 2nd speed hold defective Transfer tube omitted or incorrectly installed High converter pressure over 120 p s i in R Direct drive clutch driven plate damaged or glazed Direct drive clutch damper spring s Governor valve stuck or governor bushing loose Overhaul 2nd speed hold mechanism Remove gearbox correctly instal transfer tube Suspect lubrication valve obstructed test with pressure oilcan fit reconditioned mainshaft if necessary also replace converter assembly If direct drive clutch and converter
19. de electricity in the event of a civil emergency The building it was housed had been sold and the new owner wanted rid of it Unfortunately water had entered the cylinders via a roof mounted exhaust and the motor requires some attention but that s all part of the enjoyment Another is a 2 5kW single phase Diesel powered single cylinder Lister manufactured in the late 1950 s and has a feature called Start O Matic This one will start automatically when the load is applied i e when you turn a light on or plug in an electrical appliance This machine was originally a standby plant at the old Wairarapa Electric Power Board depot in Carterton The building was closed up as a Power Board depot in the 1988 and most of the equipment sold up The Lister runs very nicely and is set up in my shed as a standby plant can t say it s been used very often There are a few other machines that have come out of old wool sheds and other places one is an ex war time Onan this machine is in very good condition and is set on a cradle with wheels making it easy to move around Many of these machines were used in New Zealand as Telephone Exchange emergency supplies in the old New Zealand Post amp Telegraph days before the organisation was split into Telecom and NZ Post It s interesting to see the changes in the technology these days through the development of inverters and electronic control s the output capacity has gone up as the physical size has reduced would li
20. dliffe Geoffrey Anderson PO Box 1259 Dunedin 9054 Kaye Wingfield 7 Pioneer Cres Helensburgh Dunedin Kevin Phillips 33 Gordon Road Mosgeil Dunedin 9024 Winston Wingfield Alex Meikle Winston Wingfield E mail wingiewk xtra co nz 09 630 5172 09 521 2011 09 483 6616 09 415 1549 07 574 8474 07 549 4569 07 348 8796 06 878 9071 06 878 8616 06 878 5969 06 877 4766 06 357 1237 06 323 7081 06 368 0696 06 323 5526 06 357 1237 03 477 8798 03 476 2323 03 489 5782
21. eather Saturday morning saw us assemble at the Taihape Motel to be led on a run of some 100 miles around the Taihape district Mike King had rigged up a transmitter in Barry Cleaver s lead car from which he was able to relay comment through 107 9fm to each car in the convoy Barry s knowledge of the history and farms of the district was very interesting Lunch was at the River Valley Lodge and Saturday dinner at the Gumboot Caf which lent itself well to those attending with some of the locals joining us The writer enjoyed a dozen deep fried oysters with chips and salad for 20 Sunday morning we were off out to Barry s home stopping on the way to visit the 100 year old St Georges Anglican church at Mataroa before arriving at Barry s 800 acre property where he had lined up his 1923 Model T which he purchased in 1957 for 25 pounds 1939 Triumph Dolomite Royal 1989 Daimler Also to be seen in adjoining sheds were a to be restored 1927 Dodge and the ex Len Nicholson 1953 Lanshester Leda An extensive collection of shearing hand pieces drench guns and firearms collection was also available to be viewed with expert comment from Barry Morning tea was provided by our host in his lovely home which the ladies were able to enjoy along with the out look to the Belted Galloway cattle and ewes with lambs at foot Kowhai trees in flower were in abundance on the landscape We all now have an idea of the district s history and what it still
22. ent i e if you become car On the subject of sickness some members have cars not in the best of health Alex Meikle returning from a Club outing in his Conquest BOOOOMMM Exit one conrod through side of block have a spare but if anyone in Otago has a block Alex would like to hear from you Richard Bennett of Napier is resurrecting a Century which had a rod try to exit via the cylinder bore we have now managed to find spares and substitutes to make like new again It is surprising what will mix and match to keep these old engines alive The exhaust valves will be ex Falcon with guides reamed to suit new guides for the inlet and new cylinder liners Another interesting point Richard had two Century heads which are quite different The inlet ports valve diameter and valve guides are all different By the way CF Bedford big end bearings Ford Consul Zephyr mains fit the crankshaft with a little alteration to the oil drillings David Hoye in Auckland also had a Century problem A lack of drive revealed the spline in the fluid flywheel driven member had stripped gather that two replacement fluid flywheels did not mix and match but an engineer was able to machine a combination of parts to fit David is now enjoying his Century again and his 104 looks a treat See photos Other project cars I know of are Neville Nicholson s 1936 Streamliner John Osborne s LQ3 Dave Patten s Special Sport and others and Peter and Rebekah Stock s Conq
23. er 2011 January 2012 CONTENTS Page From the Driver s Seat National President s Report cscccccsssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 Getting Up to Speed National Secretary s Report eeseeeeeen 3 Round the Bazaars Daimlers on the Run esee 4 North Island Meet Cleaver Weekend Taihape 15 16 October 2011 8 ODituary 4 aA cerae me ES 9 Articles of Interest Mike s L ove AR ail RTT OU ETE 10 Daimler Models for 1950 sacessiccisecndscnsasdhacnseacsssatewatishcwsndectaescbasysevaneavacadaecncawases 12 PROTO GAINEY e 14 15 The Most Underrated Daimler esee 16 Service Bulletin Number FF 1 eeesseeeeeseeeenneeenneee enema 20 Hitting the Road Daimler Events Diary ccccssscccccessseceeceeseeceeseeeeceeeseeeeeeeesaees 25 National AGM amp Mini Rally Rotorua April 21 22 2012 0 ecccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 27 Members Market suse datu ix ore rg uM D tr SIM TN I UDINE UC 28 TENDER MOMENTS A woman s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months yet she had stayed by his bedside every single day One day when he came to he motioned for her to come nearer As she sat by him he whispered eyes full of tears You know what You have been with me all through the bad times When got fired you were there to support me When my business failed you were there
24. ests have jacking points under the sills and no screen or boot chrome trim Conquest Centurys have jacking points adjacent to front and rear bumper overriders and screen and boot chrome finishers Of course there are other differences but those mentioned can identify a single vehicle rather than say two by comparison Another point worth mentioning here is that the Conquest Century Saloon is the only variant with Century in the model title All others are Conquests Performance is outstanding for a car providing such comfort and luxury The six cylinder engine develops 100 b h p provides vivid acceleration and a top speed well in excess of 90 m p h Coupled with such exclusive Daimler features as fluid transmission finger tip controlled pre selective gears laminated torsion bar suspension automatic chassis lubrication and the convenience of reliable power operation of the Tolding hood this new convertible coup now in standard production fills the need of a specialised field with practically no competition It is moreover listed in the Conquest range at a most attractive price Parking problems are greatly eased for the Conquest owner by the Daimler fluid transmission which makes reversing in a confined space comparatively effortless Simply set the hand throttle control to give a fast engine tick over and engage reverse gear Now by using the brake pedal alone the car can be incehed in as you will
25. f re assembly began Graham Clare retired auto electrician and Colin Campbell mechanic were of assistance with their expertise during the project had the apprehension all along that it might not pass the re vinning process but needn t have worried The 1968 Daimler V8 250 now sits with it s occasional Meguiars products attention under a single dust cover The 1951 Dameher however with her Avon products and a propensity for wearing out shoes under braking has a multitude of dust covers for all seasons My proposed six month project with the distractions of the love affair marriage and a house change has taken two years but wouldn t change the life experiences for anything And my 68 DAIM as she looks today December 2011 January 2012 11 DAIMLER MODELS FOR 1950 2 5 litre Range Amplified by Aditional Saloon on Modified Chassis Larger Models Mechanically Unchanged Daimler Digest 14 September 1949 p18 Chief innovation in the Daimler range for 1950 is a new saloon at present for export only on a modified edition of the 2 litre chassis This model which is known as the Consort is in addition to the existing saloon model now distinguished by the title standard saloon which is continued on the normal chassis Also continued without change are the 27 litre drop head coupe and the 2 litre Special Sports by Barkers Mechanically the larger cars are unaltered and both the 27 h p and Straight Eight chassis cont
26. he DLOC end of year Barbeque The Club will supply steak and sausages and members will need to bring salads plates cutlery chairs and anything you wish to drink Venue John amp Margaret Duncan s Orchard 35 Crystall Road Hastings A short Committee meeting at 4pm 5pm Followed by the Barbeque December 2011 January 2012 25 Sunday 11 December HB British and European Car Club Festive Family Picnic at Waipatiki Beach More details in the flyer to follow Manawatu December 11 President s BBQ Once again this will be at Bainesse 3 Km s from Himitangi corner travelling towards Palmerston North Bring a S5 gift for your own gender pot luck salad or dessert The club will provide BBQ meats wine and juice Anything other is BYO January 8 Summer picnic This will be at Ashhurst Domain the Rover Club will join us for a relaxed afternoon under the trees Bring your picnic lunch We meet at Ashhurst at about 11am Other events of interest February 5 Dannevirke Wheels with Attitude February 12 Wellington British Car Day February 28 Shannon Car day March 4 This will be an interesting day Southward Car Museum are hosting their first ever open day The driver of each vintage classic or hotrod vehicle will receive free entry to see the inner workings of this World class attraction See behind the scenes in the workshops and some of the worlds most rare and collectable cars in action Trophies awarded
27. il bg daviscoauckland ac nz lan Hill WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY BRANCH President Sec Treasurer Club Captain Committee National Delegate Steve Griffin 136 Gloucester Rd Oceandowns Mt Maung E mail stevefay xtra co nz Paul Edginton 35 Uretara Drive Katikati 3129 Lindsay Donaghue 46 Petrie Street Rotorua E mail dunnywho xtra co nz Colin amp Maureen King Fay Griffin Cathy Donaghue Paul Edginton E mail pledginton qmail com HAWKE S BAY BRANCH President Mike Boyce 3 Northwood Avenue Mahora Hastings Sec Treasurer Margaret Duncan 35 Chrystall Road RD 2 Hastings Club Captain Colin Campbell 1008 Reka Street Hastings Committee Ann Bowes Graeme Bowes Robyn Boyce Graham Clare National Delegate Branch Patron MANAWATU BRANCH President Vice President Sec Treasurer Club Captain Committee National Delegate Branch Patron OTAGO BRANCH President Sec Treasurer Club Captain Committee Past President National Delegate Vaughan Cooper John Duncan Peter Mackie Tim Shaughnessy Peter Mackie E mail peter mackie slingshot co nz Reg Kilbey Mike King 21 Millar Street Palmerston North 4410 Pauline Goodliffe 194 Green Road Awahuri PN Bert Empson 8 Byrd Street Levin 5510 Lew Clinton 16A Tui MIII Grove Feilding 4702 clintons2 clear net nz Keith Zillwood Ray Watling Brian Wolfsbauer Barry Cleaver Graydon Crawford Des Symons Mike King E mail mwking45nz hotmail com Pauline Goo
28. in LHD form appeared in 1953 derived from the 4 cylinder Lanchester 14 Leda introduced three years earlier but enlarged to Daimler s preference for 21 2 litre straight six engines although this was a new all cast iron engine of 2433c c rather than the 2522c c unit used in the Consort the model the Conquest replaced The new saloon was basic by Daimler standards nevertheless sold relatively well at an initial base price of 1066 455 5s lOd purchase tax eventual sales to production end in 1956 are estimated at 4 568 units comparing well with the smaller Lanchester 14 Leda which managed sales of 2 099 The reason imagine Daimler sales were higher was due in no small part to the fact that the Conquest engine produced 75bhp equating to S3bhp ton a 33 increase on the Lanchester s output Daimler have produced in the Conquest not only a new car but differ ent kind of car Here is medium size saloon with all the customary Daimler qualities plus ne dashing performance resulting from its cylinder 75 75 bh p engine providing a great power weight ratio and greater verve THE DAIMLER CONQUEST SALOON 16 THE C imlen Lanchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC CENTURY SALOON In pteshaesg the Century Saloon Daimler bring to the motoring world yoo the dishing Daimler Conquest with a diffe To those brilliant features which made the Conquest someth
29. ing quite new in motoring apie are added CEN greater comfort eibellishad ppearance and incteaied performance To the moriria who is sium hooking for that something extra in comfort and performance even from a Daimler the Century offers complete satisfaction VUL Many features one would expect when buying a Daimler were still present on the New Daimler Conquest such as fluid transmission pre selector gear change and automatic chassis lubrication Five months after the introduction of the Conquest saloon the Daimler Conquest Roadster DJ254 5 made its first appearance at the London Motor Show of October 1953 it came at a price of 1180 492 15s 10d purchase tax The sportier version now boasted an engine with a big valve aluminium cylinder head and twin S U carburettors the output now being 100bhp In 1954 The Motor magazine described this car when tested as belonging to the still select group of cars capable of a genuine 100m p h There is no doubting that this performance increase over the Conquest saloon was further aided by the fact that the Roadster body construction was aluminium panels over an alloy frame the saloon being all steel The Conquest Roadster chassis was a modified version of that employed on the saloon The two seater Conquest Roadster although only selling in small numbers awakened Daimler to the fact that the Conquest saloon could be further improved by marrying a saloon shell to
30. inue to be featured with a variety of outstandingly fine coachwork by such renowned builders as Hooper Windover Barker and Freestone and Webb Most of these body styles remain as for 1949 but the four light and six light eight passenger limousines by Hooper have been replaced by a new eight passenger limousine styled on the more modern lines of the close coupled touring limousine by the same coachbuilder All these cars are remarkable for the fact that not only are they fitted with coachwork of the most luxurious and roomy order but possess a road performance in which refinement is coupled with a maximum speed in the 80 m p h class ADDITION to the 272 litre Daimler range is this new Consort saloon which supplements the standard saloon model It is mounted on a chassis incorporating a number of detail modifications New Model Features To revert to the 2 litre range the new Mulliner built Consort saloon has the distinctive frontal treatment now familiar on the Special Sports with the radiator grille swept back in an attractive curve and flanked by head lamps faired into the wings In general form the body itself is not unlike that of the standard saloon except for a more pronounced sweep of the tail further external points of difference lie in the use of disc instead of spoked wheels and the elimination of a sliding roof and opening windscreen the absence of the latter being compensated for by the fitting of hinged ventilating panels o
31. ke to extend my best wishes to all our members for the oncoming festive season many of us will be preparing older cars to be driven in Christmas parades and general use over the summer drive with care enjoy your cars and look forward to a safe and happy New year Dave Patten 2 THE C imlen anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC Getting up to Speed A Word from your National Secretary Greetings all a warm welcome to our new members this month e Adrian Shackleton of Oamaru he has a 1975 Daimler Sovereign e Stuart Brown and Mary Cornelius of Christchurch they have a 1969 Daimler V8250 e Gerald Gillard and Alison Purdie of Auckland members from 80 s and 90 s but no car at present seeking a Daimler V8 e Joseph and Sarah Price of Auckland An interesting situation here they have an inherited family car from UK a 1997 Daimler Double Six still on the water as we go to press hope Joe can share the story of the trials and tribulations involved to import this special vehicle It is with great sadness that report the passing if Manawatu member Keith Zillwood His obituary is included in this magazine The Taihape weekend was greatly enjoyed by all those who attended What a pity more members didn t make the effort to attend Barry Cleaver rose to the occasion again and provided us with a wonderfully scenic tour of the Taihape District complete with In Car personal and informed commentary The odd comic comm
32. mph 20 4 60mph 16 3 70mph 30 0 7Omph 24 1 Standing mile 22 3 secs Standing mile 20 7 secs Economy 19 7 mpg Economy 18 8 mpg Daimler Jackets and Caps for Sale Manawatu Branch have stocks of Daimler Jackets and Caps We now have a new stock of Jackets ranging in size from M to XXXL They are very reasonably priced at 50 00 plus p amp p Daimler caps are in stock at only 18 00 plus p amp p All enquiries to Lew Clinton phone 06 3235526 or email clintons2 2clear net nz 20 THE C imlen anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER FF 1 Section Automatic Transmission Date March 1963 Revised Fault Diagnosis Majestic Major and Limousine Models Recently numerous cases of incorrect diagnosis on the Borg Warner model D G transmission have been noticed often resulting in high repair costs and considerable loss of customer goodwill For ease of reference we have grouped the relevant information in P N D L R sequence and this information should be brought to the attention of personnel dealing with these units PARK 1 Symptom Pawl does not hold Cause a Maladjustment b Pawl damage Action a 1 Adjust selector linkage 2 Remove oil pan adjust actuating rod b Remove extension case replace pawl 2 Symptom Pawl does not disengage Cause a Incorrect procedure b Linkage maladjustment Action a Adjust selector linkage NEUTRAL 3 Symptom Drives in 1st gear in Neutral tran
33. n the front doors The body is of the four six seater type but the advantages of separate adjustment are retained in the front by the use of close up seats which can be lined up when 12 THE C imlen anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC it is desired to carry three abreast Armrests are provided on the doors and driver comfort is aided by an adjustable steering column and a seat which can be altered in height as well as reach At the rear the seat is of the usual bench type with a folding centre armrest but the foundations of the seats are fuller and the upholstery has a new style of pleating As at the front the internal dimensions are approximately the same as those of the standard saloon as with the latter too increased internal width is obtained in relation to overall size by the clever expedient of fitting curved thin framed windows which by conforming to the curvature of the panelling reduce the door thickness necessary to accommodate the window in its lowered position At the rear the general arrangement of separate luggage boot and spare wheel compartments is similar to the standard body but a difference is found in the use of a bolt on number plate to avoid the complications which arise abroad with the built in type In general layout the chassis used for this new Consort saloon follows the familiar 2 litre specification but with a number of detail but important changes The well known Daimler transmission incorp
34. njoy a meal at Gumboot Manor Triumph Dolomite 14 THE C imlen Lanchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC L B 23 z ub Our Tour Guide and Host Barry Cleaver Barry behind the wheel of his Mode The orth Island Get togeth The old SABER mm Taihape road December 2011 January 2012 er took us through some very beautiful c ountryside T Ford e VIG lt Wa ici P RA ato Ei 3 LT 15 THE MOST UNDERRATED DAIMLER By Dave Philpot Driving Member Vol 47 No 4 pp24 26 My job in the Daimler amp Lanchester Owners Club of being Lanchester E18 Daimler E20 joint registrar means that the focus of my attention these days is mainly on the pre war models although do possess a 1948 Daimler DB18 2 6 light saloon Those who know me however will know that have always had much admiration for the Daimler DJ range of cars having owned four examples over the years The photograph shown on page 6 July Driving Member of the four glorious Century Mk2 s and also pictures of ROE 581 our editor s Conquest Roadster got me thinking that overall there is not actually a great deal of copy on the Conquest variants Here attempt to rectify this for one issue of our club journal and therein leave raising the profile of these super cars to current owners My apologies in advance for any errors History The first of the Daimler Conquest range a saloon designated the DJ250 251
35. orating a fluid flywheel and preselector epicyclic gearbox is retained as on all Daimler models but a hypoid bevel rear axle has been substituted for the underslung worm of the normal chassis and the ratio is slightly higher giving overall gearing of 4 3 6 7 9 95 and 17 55 to 1 The six cylinder engine remains as on the standard chassis except for a change in the pistons now fitted with three compression rings two plain and one tapered and a slotted scraper while other changes on the mechanical side consist of the use of Girling hydromechanical brakes instead of the purely mechanical type and the fitting of wider base rims 5 ins instead of 4 ins for the 6 00 by 16 in tyres Owing to the modification of the tail contours and the fitting of a new design of bumper with valance there is a slight increase in overall length from 15 ft to 15 ft 1 ins whilst the turning circle is 1 ft greater at 42 ft In other respects the two chassis are identical EXAMPLE of the luxurious coachwork available on the 27 h p and Straight Edight Daimler chassis is this imposing limousine by Freestone and Webb December 2011 January 2012 13 5 i auiem du m S David Hoye s Daimler 104 Graeme Kennedy senibus one of the Kapuni well heads to Manawatu members Manawatu members at Hawera Club One of the very clever Nigel Ogle scenes at Tawhiti Museum Members admire Barry s Model T and 1939 Members e
36. outh while the rest of us headed home Thank you Manawatu Branch for visiting Hawera it was good to see old faces and catch up with new ones Safe travelling Graeme and Joan Kennedy An enjoyable time was had by all who attended a weekend in Hawera on 17 and 18 September We all met at Sanson at 8 30 then headed for Patea where we had a Coffee stop and a look around the Museum It didn t take long for the men to find a shop selling old car parts One member left his wallet at home and also got his photo taken by the speed camera in Sanson We meet up with Joan and Graeme Kennedy who were wonderful hosts for the weekend We went on to Hawera and had lunch at the Hub Caf and then Joan and Graeme took us on a Tiki tour explaining about Fonterra and then on to the Kapuni gas fields where Graeme works He gave us an interesting run down on what goes on out there Saturday evening we all had a meal at the Taranaki Club and Sunday we drove out to the Kennedy s for morning tea Graeme has a beautifully restored Plymouth which was originally just trailer loads of parts He wasn t sure what the car would look like but with lots of time and patience has done a wonderful job in restoring it We then headed to the amazing Tawhiti Museum before heading home Lew Clinton Otago Outings Otago Branch Club Run To Lawrence Sunday 6th November 2011 Twelve members in five cars met opposite the Mosgiel Railway station on an overcast but reasonable d
37. rs Cause a If normal on level road and does not drive in N i e labours on gradient only converter stator freewheel slips or collector ring nose piece fractured b If engine labours on level road and car drives forward in N forward servo sticking see fault in Neutral or multi disc clutch seized Action a Replaced converter and or collector ring b Overhaul forward servo as for fault 3 inspect multi disc clutch 16 Symptom Reverse gear disengages or inoperative transmission cold Cause Rear pump ball check valve leaking Action Remove oil pan and valve body replace intermediate plate 17 Symptom Operating only in R Cause End of selector valve broken off Action Remove oil pan and valve body replace selector valve December 2011 January 2012 23 Daimler Digest 21 May 1954 p62 SILVERSTONE SUCCESS FOR THE DAIMLER CON UI PRODUCTION TOURING CAR RACE 2 3 LITRE CLASS DAIMLER Ist and 2nd Reg Parnell 73 74 m p h G Abecassis 73 53 m p h RECORD LAP for 2 3 litre class Production Touring Cars Reg Parnell 76 36 m p h Subject ta affrcial confirmation SHEILA ee WHAT THIS MEANS TO THE ORDINARY OWNER This great test of a great production model is proof dition without thought or worry In addition to all of superlative performance combining well controlled this the standard of finish and appointments is in the power and remarkable handling qualities The accepted Daimler tradition
38. scounted price will be 28 00 per person The BOP All British Classic Car Club will be joining us at Rainbow Springs and we hope that we will all be able to park together and enjoy looking at a variety of cars There is a Caf on site or if you prefer there are plenty of areas to picnic within the complex More details will be available with the Registration Form at a later date The Waikato BOP members look forward to welcoming you all to Rotorua Any enquiries please contact Paul Edginton 07 549 4569 or e mail pledginton gmail com December 2011 January 2012 27 Members Market Wanted to Buy Members advertisements are at no charge Daimler Conquest or Century engine block or complete engine Preferably in Otago area Contact Alex Meikle phone 03 4644786 Here s an unusual one rush out to your shed and see if you ve got a spare cylinder head which will fit a 1935 Daimler LQ3 20 If you have contact John Osborne immediately he will reward you generously Contact John at 09 4093835 or jcosborne xtra co nz John now has this ex Wellington Mayoral car which he hopes to get mobile again Daimler Sovereign Series 3 1981 82 model preferably in excellent condition Contact Isaac on 09 5364414 or 021 440883 Conquest service manual Phone Peter Stock 07 8431989 or email stocky64 xtra co nz For Sale Daimler V8 in average condition Registered new WOF and battery good rubber Has had money spent on motor body and
39. smission drags in R Cause Forward servo sticking Action 1 Remove servo and outer piston polish servo bore and piston 2 Renew piston lip seal 3 Inspect intermediate plate for burrs or distortion ream if necessary 4 Align servo outer cylinder with the aid of band adjusting tool 4 Symptom Inoperative in D or any other selector position no leakage final drive OK Cause a Selector linkage disconnected b Main relief valve stuck open Action a Reconnect selector linkage b 1 Push car select D for direct drive at 30 m p h and endeavour to free valve by repeatedly selecting L 2 Remove oil pan and valve body free main relief valve 5 Symptom Slip or rough on take off Cause Fluid level low by more than 2 pints suspect leakage Action 1 Top up fluid level December 2011 January 2012 21 6 10 2 22 2 9 Rectify any leakage immediately Check forward band adjustment Symptom Will not take off on hills engine labours Cause Converter stator freewheel slips or collector ring nose piece fractured Milled off by dropped converter thrust washer Action Check stall speed if below 1000 renew converter and or collector ring Symptom No upchanges from 1st gear possibly speedo not working Cause Governor and or valve defective Action Remove extension case only replace damaged parts Cause a b Action a b Symptom Upshift or downshift speeds incorrect If regularly below or above normal a
40. so proud to be awarded the Founders Trophy at this years Blenheim National Rally With the support of his wife Cali he never hesitated to help a member in need in a calm and positive way He had a great deal of local knowledge he was always on the lookout for potential new members and contacts for branch events Keith was a person that you could always rely on making new members welcome He was a people person he regularly contacted fellow members for a chat or just to keep in touch Keith will be remembered and greatly missed by us all His kind approach his friendly smile his willing support Our sincere condolences go out to Cali and her family Attention All Club Members We can now advise that we now have stocks of Daimla Jacket Badges D Key Rings and our Daimler ef Lanchester Owners Club in N Z Custom Grille Badge You will see from the photo that the Grille Badge has been reproduced from our original Die but has been cast in a lighter Alloy originally Brass with a Chrome Enamelled Centre section as opposed to the earlier Resin finish some of which were subject to crazing and fading over the years of exposure to the elements The unit cost including postage is e 6 60 for either the Jacket Badge or Key Ring e 55 00 for the Grille Badge Please forward your requirements and cheque to DLOC in NZ Peter Mackie PO Box 8446 Havelock North 4157 December 2011 January 2012 9 Articles of Interest
41. uest Updates and photos of these would be appreciated guys Any others out there I m sure members would like to share your experiences Enjoy your summer motoring Mike King December 2011 January 2012 9 Round the Bazaars Daimlers on the Run Auckland Amblings Landsent Gardens Outing The outing started with tea coffee and biscuits in the West Gate car park our Club picnic set being pressed into service once again Then it was follow the leader or instructions what ever the predilection Through the wilds of the Waitakere foot hills gently wandering roads leading through natures delights on a spring morning From Parkers Road we turned right into number 108 and a long crunchy shell drive that delivered us to a world of leafy pavilions and the kingdom of the plants Coconut palms banana trees giant leafed xanthosomas cycads succulents and brilliant bromeliads The Gardens cover an area of 20 acres and are listed with the Historic Places Trust Annmarie conducts tours Dick applies his horticultural skills while their daughter Carolyn and son Gerald attend to the day to day running On the property there is a house which was built in 1860 from pit sawn kauri made infamous by the murder of William Thompson in 1892 It was said that his wife had a lover called Scott who poisoned William and was later convicted in the Supreme Court and hanged A light lunch was served by Carolyn which we all thoroughly enjoyed in the audience
42. upholstery in the past Receipts available Needs repaint and other TLC to restore to perfection 3800 or near offer Email Vaughan at vaughanc clear net nz or phone 06 8775698 Havelock North Daimler Sovereign 1972 20600 miles on rebuilt engine and gearbox It comes with LPG sunroof towbar and a body average for age Not yet a priceless relic However in the meantime it is open to offers Contact lan Hill 24 Glenorchy Street Glen Eden Auckland Phone 09 8181793 Windscreen Banners available from Manawatu Branch 20 each Daimler slim bumper V8 parts Complete body shell in repairable state some rust repairs done some still to do Complete with good doors etc Most of the chrome some damaged Bumpers ok tail lights boot fluted number plate light and hub caps excellent wood good if you re looking for other specific parts ask Also new Jaguar mudflaps for XJ6 12 see photo Contact Mike 06 3571237 28 THE C imlen anchester OWNERS CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND INC THE Himle anchester OWNERS CLUB BRANCH DIRECTORY AUCKLAND BRANCH President Vice President Club Captain Acting Sec Treasurer Committee National Delegate Branch Patron Bryan Davis 28 Shackleton Rd Mt Eden John Penman 25A Fancourt St Meadowbank Bryan Davis David Watt 14 Advance Way Albany Auckland 0632 Glenys Watt Ed Hayhoe John amp Valerie Penman Laurie Mckernan John Marsden Clive Butler Bryan Davis E ma
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