1955 Daimler Conquest Century Drophead

First Registered – 13.09.1955 Number Plate – RXR390 Chassis Number – 87774 Engine Number – 72429 Colour – Green & Silver

Specific History This car has been in the current owner’s possession for 27 years. Since then he had fitted a new double duck hood which is hydraulically operated. It has 6‐ cylinder, twin S U carburettors, 100BHP with a pre selective gear box. Daimler workshop manual and service parts catalogue. History, receipts and logbook.

General History The Daimler Company described its new Drophead Coupe thus: “With the power‐operated hood folded away you have a fast, open tourer that just laps up the miles. In seconds, when required, the hood comes up to the elegant "de ville" position; and a further simple adjustment gives you a snug closed car with the warmth and comfort of a saloon.”

The Conquest saloon was released to the public in 1953 as a replacement for the Daimler Consort, but was a smaller car with better performance. The Conquest offered pedigree with pace at a reasonable price and still had luxurious, well‐appointed traditional woodgrain and leather interiors. The Daimler Conquest Century, so called as it offered 100hp from its 2,433cc over‐ head valve six‐cylinder engine, came with pre‐selector gearbox, Daimler fluid flywheel, and a separate chassis incorporating independent front suspension and Girling hydro‐mechanical brakes.

One of approximately 234 Drophead Coupes made, this delightful 1955 Daimler appears to be in good condition having clearly been well cared for throughout its 64 years.