1961 Daimler

Daimler SP 2.5L HEMI v8 (Yes a 2.5L Hemi V8). Stock Aluminum heads and intake. Long history back to 60's & 70's, documentation shows originally maintained by Bert Reimschuessel in WI. Raced through 70's at Elkhart lake Road America as a streetcar with rollbar. Docs show Portland, Monterey and Westwood through 70's- 80's. This car was completely rebuilt to Vintage race specs by one of America's leading Racecar Shops in the Country; HUFFAKER-QVALE in late 90's, early 2000, $80K in receipts. Very Rare and Reliable Race car with Longtime Race History since 2000's with CSRG (Logbook)at Sears Point (milti. times), Laguna Seca, FROHC and SEBRING 12hr by Hayes Harris, Calgary, Westwood & Edmonton. Current owner has raced with the Vscca, VRG and SVRA at INDY Motor Speedway - the Brickyard, Road America, Watkins Glen (Multiple), Pitt Race (BeaverRun), Lime Rock Park (Vscca), SVRA Pocono (multiple) and Autocross. Beautiful and Very Rare & Very easy to maintain, exceptionally prepared and very reliable with over $100k of work by professional race shops into the build. I have used GMT Racing, in CT, for gearbox replacement, nut & bolt maintenance and Empsons race engines (Sept15) for current rebuild for fresh (Break in time only) motor. This car is at the Top of the SVRA Group 3 class at 2.5L displacement, runs in class with few to no other v8's. I Have NEVER driven with another Daimler, it is very rare, very reliable and a beautiful racecar. I was awarded the prestigious SVRA rookie DRIVER OF THE YEAR AWARD in 2014 for 2013 year.

History

Long reported History (entire Binder of info, see above) back to Elkhart Lake in 60-70's, Maintained by Reimschuessels Garage by Burt. Then 70s-80s raced Westwood, Monterey, Portland. Fully Vintage Race Built in 99-00 by HUFFAKER-QVALE in Sonoma for Carl Christiansen. Raced at Lagna Seca, Sears Point, then at Sebring by Hayes H Harris (CSRG). Previous Owner Mike Horrner raced Edmonton, Mont Tremblant, Calgary (Alberta). Current Owner has raced in the SVRA, VRG & VSCCA at the Brickyard INDY, Limerock (mult), Watkins Glen (Multiple) Pitt Race (BeaverRun. In VICTORY LANE Magazine 4 times. AND, Current Owner, David Zavetsky won the SVRA's Prestigious rookie DRIVER OF THE YEAR AWARD in this car.

Recent Competition History

SVRA's Rookie DRIVER OF THE YEAR (2013), Podiums 2nd in class and 3rd (best time). 2.5L 1st place winner Autocross (two years). Recent Tracks: Road America, Watkins Glen, Lime Rock Park, PittRace - BeaverRun, Pocono, Indianapolis Motor Speedway - The Brickyard !

Performance Data

• Class: SVRA Grp 3
• Weight: 2100 lbs
• Best Time: 72 sec
• Track: Lime Rock Park

Engine

• Engine Builder: HUFFAKER - QVALE
• Manufacturer: Daimler (BSA)
• Type: Vintage Race Production
• Displacement: 2.5 L
• Horsepower: 225 hp (Dyno'd)
• Torque: unkn
• Induction: 2 (twin) SU 1.75
• Heads: Aluminum (Stock) HEMI (Hemispherical Combustion Chambers)
• Block: 2.5L stock crank
• Main Caps: Stock
• Crankshaft: Stock
• Connecting Rods: Carillo
• Pistons: Venolia 12.5 : 1
• Camshaft: Comp Cams
• Valves: Stock Hemi Head valves
• Valve Train: Ford Y Block Lifters
• Clutch: QuarterMaster Dual
• Pressure Plate: QuarterMaster
• Flywheel: Alum lightweight
• Exhaust: Muffled
• Total Time: 0 (zero)
• Races: 0 on fresh build
• $10K Fresh rebuild currently being done, new rings, bearings, Cam, Lifters

Fuel System

• Fuel Cell
• Manufacturer: Fuel Safe
• Age: 8 yr
• Capacity: 10 Gal
• Fuel Pump: Holley Red
• Fuel Type: 110

Oil/Water System

• Radiator: Ron Davis Aluminum
• Water Rad Location: Front
• Water Pump: Stock rebuilt 2014
• Oil Cooler: yes - Alum
• Oil Cooler Location: Front

Electrical System

• Ignition: MSD 6AL & Autolight Distributor
• Alternator: n/a - Charger
• Battery: Gel Cell Optima
• Data Logger: Transponder
• Computer: n/a

Transmission

• Manfacturer: T5 also comes with original Daimler gearbox and clutch
• Type: T5
• Gears: 4 gated (5 available)
• Shifter: T5
• Trans Cooler: n/a
• Races: 5 races (fresh)
• New Gearbox Installed by GMT Racing in May 2014

Rear End

• Manufacturer: Sunbeam
• Type: Tiger
• Cooler: n/a
• Ratio: 4:27
• Case: Sunbeam (Vintage approved)
• Differential: posi
• Axles: Sunbeam Tiger
• Races: all since 2000
• Replaced in 70's, from same vintage, vintage approved

Body

• Construction: Fibre glass, stock
• Color: British Racing Green, Yellow Stripe
• Paint: single stage, wet sanded
• Condition: Excellent. very few race scratches and pebble dings
• Painted 2013

Chassis

• Type: Stock Frame - Gussett Strengthened by Huffaker
• Builder: HUFFAKER-QVALE gussetted
• Material: Stock steel
• Finish: Black semi-gloss (outstanding)
• Condition: Excellent
• Front Suspension: Stock with Camber adjustment modification, lwr'd. Coil Over springs
• Rear Suspension: stock with 3 link added by Huffaker, works great
• Shocks: 90/10's vintage replacements
• Brakes: Stock Girling Disc all around, Porterfield R4 race pads
• Steering: rack, stock
• Wheels: Mini-lites and Panasports for backup
• Tires: Hossiers and Avons for backup

Interior

• Color/Finish: removed, painted fibre glass
• Material: painted fibre glass, 1-3/4
• Fire System: Yes
• Restraints: yes new 2014
• Guages: Modified stock, Tach aftermarket
• Steering Wheel: Replacement
• Condition: Excellent

Spares

• Panasports with Avons Available (4)
• Various other spares available
• Original Gearbox Available (1)
• Starter (QuarterMaster) avaialable (1)
• Single Clutch & Pressureplate Available (1)
• Fuel Sending unit available (1)
• other parts negotiable - based on price