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1950 Daimler DB18 Special Sports DHC by Barker Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Oct. 16, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$13,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1950
Make and model
Daimler Conquest, DB18 and Empress
Generation
Conquest, DB18 and Empress (1938 to 1958)
Chassis
53820
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 2% under its bottom.

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