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.

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.

Restoration was started by Thomas Wallace.

Donated by Thomas Wallace of Centerville, OH

Numerous advanced technical features.

Features

• 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