Daimler Regency Mk II
| Produced: |
1954-1955, 400 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Daimler finally entered full production of its Regency models in 1954. The line-up of Regency models included a four light Sportsman model and a special four door Empress saloon built by Hooper.
Standard mechanical specification included a choice of either 3468cc or 4617cc overhead valve six cylinder engines, fully hydraulic braking, and overdrive transmission. Production of these impressive looking cars continued in small numbers until 1957, some 400 examples of the Regency II were built.
Further Information submitted:
Fom Auto Car road test 14 January 1954
Performance:
Maximum speed = 85mph
Standing quarter mile = 21.1 sec
From rest through gears:
0-30mph = 4.7 sec
0-50mph = 12.9 sec
0-60 mph = 19.1 sec
0-70mph = 27.7 sec
Tractive Effort:
Top - 228 lb per ton, equ gradient 1 in 9.8
Third - 335 lb/ton, equiv gradient = 1 in 6.6
Second - 445, 1 in 5.0
BHP = 107 at 4,000 rpm
Torque 180 lb ft at 1,600 rpm
Fuel consumption:
17 mpg overall for 170 miles.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3468cc | S6 OHV | 82.55mm x 107.95mm | 6.5 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 mph | 17 mpg |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | 1955 Daimler Regency II Saloon | Bonhams | 21 Apr 2008 | Not sold | |
| 229A | Daimler 104 (1955) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 16 Feb 1997 | £1450.00 | - |
| 1716 | Daimler DB18 Special (1955) | Sothebys | 5 Dec 1994 | £6000.00 | - |
| 535 | Daimler DB18 Special (1955) | Sothebys | 17 Oct 1994 | Not sold | |
