Overview
Produced: 1939-1950, 3355 produced.
Types: Saloon,4 doors,4 seats
Drophead Coupe,2 doors,4 seats

Following the end of W.W.II Daimler Cars resumed production of its pre-war DB18 model. The DB18 had typical pre-war styling with all of the traditional Daimler hallmarks including the famous radiator grille. The DB18 used an overhead valve six cylinder engine coupled with a four speed gearbox and fluid flywheel.

Although most DB18's had standard four door saloon bodies a number of drophead coupes were produced by both Tickford and (Daimler owned) Barker. The saloon had a sliding "Sun Shine Roof" which was a popular feature on cars of this period. Production of the DB18 continued until its replacement, the DB18 Consort, arrived in 1950.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
2522ccS6 OHV69.6mm x 110.5mm7
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
76 mph31 s25.2 s22 mpg70 bhp 4200
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
05 Daimler DB18 Saloon H&H Sales Limited 20 Jul 2011 Not sold
124 Daimler DB18 DHC Barons 9 Dec 2008 £11800.00 -
656 Daimler DB18 Six Light Saloon Lambert & Foster 26 May 2005 £100.00 -
1013 Daimler DB18 Special Sport (1950) Coys 21 Jun 2003 - $39757.00
137 Daimler DB18 Dhc Special Sports by Hooper (1950) Coys 5 Dec 2002 - £36405.00
215 Daimler DB18 Special Sport (1950) Coys 22 Jul 2002 - £46463.00
072 Daimler DB18 Empress (1950) H&H Sales Limited 28 Nov 2001 Not sold
024 Daimler DB18 Special Sport (1950) H&H Sales Limited 25 Jul 2001 £21000.00 -
045 Daimler DB18 (1947) H&H Sales Limited 14 Feb 2001 £2000.00 -
524 Daimler DB18 Dhc (1939) Sothebys 24 Nov 1997 £12500.00 -
743 Daimler DB18 Special Sport (1950) Sothebys 11 Dec 1995 £50000.00 -
548 Daimler DB18 Dhc (1949) Brooks 28 Jul 1995 £7000.00 -
253 Daimler DB18 Dhc (1949) Sothebys 8 May 1995 Not sold
034 Daimler DB18 (1948) H&H Sales Limited 15 Sep 1994 £2700.00 -
056 Daimler DB18 Dhc (1949) ADT 15 Feb 1993 Not sold
016 Daimler DB18 (1950) Coys 9 Dec 1992 Not sold
052 Daimler DB18 Special (1950) Christies 12 Sep 1992 £15400.00 -
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