Daimler One-O-Four
Overview
| Produced: |
1955-1959, 561 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
In 1955 Daimler introduced a replacement for the Regency model range, the new car was called the Daimler One-O-Four. This unusually named car introduced a new four door body style which would later influence both the Majestic and Majestic Major models.
The One-O-Four featured a 137bhp six cylinder engine of 3468cc, along with servo assisted hydraulic brakes. From 1956 an optional automatic gearbox became available, other options included a curious "Lady's Model" which came with a number of unusual fitted accessories. Production of the One-O-Four ended in 1959 with the introduction of the new Dainler Major.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3468cc | S6 OHV |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 mph | 16.7 s | 19 mpg |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 058 | Daimler Lwb (1958) | BCA | 1 Dec 1997 | £3175.00 | £3334.00 |
| 013 | Daimler 104 (1957) | BCA | 6 Oct 1997 | - | £1076.00 |
| 041 | Daimler 104 Sportsman (1957) | H&H Sales Limited | 16 Apr 1997 | Not sold | |
| 430 | Daimler Ferret Mark 1/2 (1958) | Sothebys | 15 Jul 1996 | - | £5750.00 |
| 442A | Daimler DK400 Limousine (1959) | Sothebys | 6 Mar 1995 | £4000.00 | - |
| 345 | Daimler Ferret MKII/IV (1959) | Sothebys | 16 Oct 1993 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Gentlemen's Relish |
84 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2002 | |||
| Gentlemen's Relish - Of these three examples of unshakably solid Fifties British middle class marques, only Jaguar would survive another decade. Did the best win or should history have worked out differently? Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire 346, Daimler One-o-Four Sportsman, Jaguar MKIX. | ||||
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