This car was probably used by dignitaries in the 1937 six mile long coronation procession of King George VI (“Kings Speech” movie). The Royal Family always had a fleet of Daimler Limos.

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Custom body by coachbuilder Arthur Mulliner.

It was imported in the 1960’s by Karl Kleve, an eccentric Cincinnati car collector, and driven into the 1970’s when he then stored it.

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Restoration was started by Thomas Wallace.

Donated by Thomas Wallace of Centerville, OH

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Numerous advanced technical features.

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Features

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• Pre-selector “Fluid flywheel self-changing transmission”

• Driver adjustable shock absorbers

• Wire wheels covered with fashionable solid wheel covers

• D.W.S. Hydraulic jacking system

• 16 gallon gas tank with a 2 gallon reserve

 

Technical Specifications

 

Engine

• 4.6 Litre Straight 8 cylinder, ohv

• 31.74 taxable hp or 107 conventional hp,

• Stromberg down draught two barrel carburetor (each barrel feeding half of the cylinders), water cooled engine.

• Engine is supported at 5 points with a patented Bi-axial design.

Chassis

• Semi-elliptic leaf springs at all wheels,

• Solid axels front and rear

• cable operated vacuum assisted brakes with central adjustment

• automatic chassis lubrication

• Body – Length – 17 ft.   Width – 6 ft. 1 in.

• Weight– 48 cwt. or 5376 lb.

 

Top Speed – 70 mph       Mileage – 14 mpg