Author Topic: Solved - MJW #551 - Daimler Double-Six 40/50 by Martin Walter 1932  (Read 434 times)

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A new #551 from me as the last one (Hotchkiss record car) was a repost.

For one point what is the make, model, year and coachbuilder of this car with a very long bonnet?

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Re: MJW #551
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2011, 07:37:34 PM »

Could be the Daimler Double Six 40 50 Walter Sport Saloon?

Some about the car I think It is: Daimler Double Six 40 50 Walter Sport Saloon

Commissioned for British film star Anna Neagle, this Daimler has a unique body and specification. It was largely out of the public’s eye for almost 60 years before returning to concours scene in 1999 and winning Pebble Beach's ‘Best of Show'.

The imposing proportions of the body were initially penned by H.R. Owens of Gurney Nutting. He exaggerated an already lengthy hood by fitting an impossibly low windscreen. When combined with oversize wire wheels, the car had massive presence.

Other details included suiside rear doors, exterior sun visors in front of the windshield, integraded storage underneath the rear seat, twin spare tires on the rear and an elephant head mascot on the radiator by François Bazin.

After being completed by Martin Walter's workshop in Folkestone², this imposing sports coupe immediately entered the prestigious Concours d’Elegance in Eastbourne at Devonshire Place, England. It won the first place Premiere Award and another award for the most distinctive car-two of the most distinguished accolades at the event.

This car was built on chassis number 32382 and is the longest of all the double sixes made. At 13 feet in length the complex engine could still power the car to 80 mph. Almost a lesson in over-engineering, the the Double Six used a V12 sleeve valve engine attached to 4-speed Wilson pre-selector transmission.

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Re: MJW #551
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2011, 02:57:35 AM »

Could be the Daimler Double Six 40 50 Walter Sport Saloon?

Some about the car I think It is: Daimler Double Six 40 50 Walter Sport Saloon

Commissioned for British film star Anna Neagle, this Daimler has a unique body and specification. It was largely out of the public’s eye for almost 60 years before returning to concours scene in 1999 and winning Pebble Beach's ‘Best of Show'.

The imposing proportions of the body were initially penned by H.R. Owens of Gurney Nutting. He exaggerated an already lengthy hood by fitting an impossibly low windscreen. When combined with oversize wire wheels, the car had massive presence.

Other details included suiside rear doors, exterior sun visors in front of the windshield, integraded storage underneath the rear seat, twin spare tires on the rear and an elephant head mascot on the radiator by François Bazin.

After being completed by Martin Walter's workshop in Folkestone², this imposing sports coupe immediately entered the prestigious Concours d’Elegance in Eastbourne at Devonshire Place, England. It won the first place Premiere Award and another award for the most distinctive car-two of the most distinguished accolades at the event.

This car was built on chassis number 32382 and is the longest of all the double sixes made. At 13 feet in length the complex engine could still power the car to 80 mph. Almost a lesson in over-engineering, the the Double Six used a V12 sleeve valve engine attached to 4-speed Wilson pre-selector transmission.

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That's what I call a complete (and correct) answer!
Thank you for that serra and another well-earned point for you.