Daimler Conquest

Overview
Produced: 1953-1956, 4568 produced.
Types: Saloon,4 doors,4 seats

Daimler replaced its elderly Consort model with an all new model, the Conquest, in 1953. The new Conquest had a shorter overall length and consequently less weight than the old Consort and was of a more modern design, finally leaving the pre-war styling cues behind.

The Conquest had a new short stroke six cylinder engine which developed 75bhp from its 2433cc. Other mechanical features included torsion bar suspension and old-fashioned hydromech brakes. Overall the new Daimler had a traditional feel which included the compulsory wood and leather interior along with the famous, upright Daimler grille.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
2433ccS6 OHV76.2mm x 88.9mm7
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
87 mph16.3 s
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
305 Daimler Conquest Coys 7 Dec 2011 - £2596.00
306 Daimler Conquest Saloon Bonhams 20 Apr 2009 £2600.00 £2990.00
024 Daimler Conquest H&H Sales Limited 7 Apr 2004 £1600.00 -
525 Daimler Conquest Century (1955) Lambert & Foster 15 May 2003 Not sold
085 Daimler Conquest (1955) H&H Sales Limited 9 Apr 2003 - £1650.00
216 Daimler Conquest (1955) RTS Auctions Ltd 12 Jan 2003 - -
041 Daimler Conquest Century (1955) BCA 17 Jun 2002 - £3103.00
006 Daimler Conquest Dhc (1955) Barons 13 Nov 2001 Not sold
062 Daimler Conquest (1956) BCA 24 Sep 2001 - £4387.00
048 Daimler Conquest Century (1955) H&H Sales Limited 6 Jun 2001 £3500.00 -
405 Daimler Conquest (1955) Greens 30 Sep 2000 Not sold
004 Daimler Conquest Century (1954) H&H Sales Limited 26 Jul 2000 £1750.00 -
067 Daimler Conquest Century (1954) Barons 27 Jun 2000 - £1225.00
012 Daimler Conquest Century (1954) Barons 18 Apr 2000 £1200.00 -
055 Daimler Conquest Roadster (1953) Coys 22 Nov 1999 - £5881.00
420 Daimler Conquest (1954) Brooks 26 Oct 1999 - £14950.00
239 Daimler Conquest (1956) RTS Auctions Ltd 24 Oct 1999 £1200.00 -
437 Daimler Conquest Century (1956) Brooks 12 Sep 1999 - £2358.00
255 Daimler Conquest Century (1955) RTS Auctions Ltd 15 Aug 1999 £1000.00 -
685 Daimler Conquest Century (1956) Brooks 2 Dec 1998 Not sold
258 Daimler Conquest Dhc (1956) Brooks 11 Mar 1998 - CHF23000.00
078 Daimler Conquest (1953) ADT 12 Aug 1996 - £3045.00
204 Daimler Conquest (1954) RTS Auctions Ltd 14 Jun 1996 £130.00 -
024 Daimler Conquest Century (1954) ADT 22 Apr 1996 - £1500.00
072 Daimler Conquest Roadster (1955) H&H Sales Limited 21 Feb 1996 £12500.00 -
204 Daimler Conquest (1954) RTS Auctions Ltd 14 Jan 1996 £130.00 -
065 Daimler Conquest (1956) ADT 24 Jul 1995 £4000.00 -
664 Daimler Conquest Empress (1955) Brooks 27 Apr 1995 Not sold
063 Daimler Conquest (1956) ADT 20 Feb 1995 £3650.00 -
576A Daimler Conquest Century (1953) Sothebys 17 Oct 1994 Not sold
519 Daimler Conquest Century (1956) Sothebys 17 Oct 1994 £900.00 -
044 Daimler Conquest (1955) Christies 10 Sep 1994 £500.00 -
064 Daimler Conquest (1955) H&H Sales Limited 28 Jul 1994 Not sold
142 Daimler Conquest (1954) Brooks 27 Apr 1994 £4000.00 -
533 Daimler Conquest Century (1953) Sothebys 28 Feb 1994 £3550.00 -
006 Daimler Conquest Century (1955) ADT 11 Oct 1993 £1000.00 -
Magazine Articles
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Article Buying Power - Daimler Conquest
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 17 January 2008
Power - Daimler Conquest- Daimler attempted to appeal to the masses with the Conquest - a sort of Majestic Minor.  Still highly competent today, IAN SEABROOK advises how to grab a very affordable slice of luxury.
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