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1952 Daimler DB18 Hooper & Co. Drophead Coupe

Sold at Broad Arrow Auctions on March 4, 2023.

$212,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $190,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 9, 2026.

Photo: Broad Arrow Auctions

The car

Year
1952
Make and model
Daimler Conquest, DB18 and Empress
Generation
Conquest, DB18 and Empress (1938 to 1958)
Miles shown
68,116

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 1069% over its top.

Middle half of sales$13,250 to $16,250
Median$14,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Daimler Conquest, DB18 and Empress (1938 to 1958) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,250 and $16,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1953 Daimler Hooper Empress MKIIBring a Trailer, Aug. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 6, 2026$14,000
1951 Daimler DB18 Special Sports Drophead CoupeMecum, Sept. 20, 2025MecumSept. 20, 2025$18,500
1953 Daimler Empress MkII SaloonMecum, Sept. 20, 2025MecumSept. 20, 2025$12,500