85 Years Old ABANDONED Barn Find Daimler DB18! 1 of 25 Car Detailing Restoration!

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Watching from the U.K. I don't think that this car is as old as you think. It's very much like the Daimler Conquest, but in convertible form and they were around from the mid to late 50's. Might be worth checking out. The gaps in the bodywork that puzzled you were for the original semaphore indicators or turn signals. The GB stands for Great Britain and the make is pronounced Daymler not Dimeler. Great channel by the way!

Semaphore turn signals. Early VW and other European 25:15 cars had them too. I live in Cleveland as well. Thank you for highlighting the Crawford on your channel. It is truly a tremendous museum showcasing transportation history

Terrific work, young men! I'm 88 YO and have had the pleasure of owning the following wonderful cars: a '35 Ford roadster; a'40 Mercury coupe; a '41 Mercury conv.; a '47 Mercury sedan; a '49 Old's 88 conv.;a '48 MG TD; a '54 Austin Healy 100 B; a '48 Ford "woodie" station wagon; a '47 Cadillac 4DR sedan; a '54 Hillman Minx conv.; a '65 Buick conv. and so many other cars I'm forgetting in my old age. WWII dictated what used cars were available during the 1950's...1949 was the start of an entire new design era. I started driving in NJ at 17 in the year 1952. I have always enjoyed both foreign & domestic vehicles...both new and old...currently driving a pristine 2004 Volvo XC90 w 234,000- miles. Please keep up the great work! Don O'Connor

Great video guys - this car brought it all back to me. In 1973 I was 17 and bought my first car - it was a Daimler Conquest Century saloon from 1955 in white - so it was a year older than me at the time. The registration was EMT 554 and was bought in London, it came with its original handbook which showed not only the saloon but a drophead coupe and a roadster. The drophead coupe was very similar to your but without the suicide doors. The roadster was strictly a 2 seater with a single dickie seat in the boot to allow you to carry an extra person. My car had the battery under the rear seat and the semifore’s had been filled in but you could see where they had been. It was the best car I’ve ever bought, sadly it failed the MOT due to the steering box needing replacement - I could not find one so I reluctantly had to let the car go. Back in the day car parts were not so easily obtainable as they are now. Even back then it was a real head turner and I was a very proud owner. Thanks for restoring my memories of a great car in great times 😍😍

Back during that era those slots you were describing are called "Trafficators". They are turn signals that when activated they pop out to indicated your turn intentions.

GB was the international code for Great Britain and Northern Ireland Until it changed recently to UK. Sd in the registration number indicates the car was first registered to someone in Ayrshire Scotland. Each county had its own licensing office with its own codes The slots in the sides are for trafficators Forerunner of flashing indicators.a steady orange Light would pop up on a stalk indicating direction of intended travel

I can personally say anyone that loves vintage cars the Crawford Auto Museum is an absolute must! You will not be disappointed!

This is a real, regal, old Queen of the road. It is beautiful and rare. Thank you for saving this car and delivering it to the Museum!

Amazing piece of automotive history! Daimler was a British company, no relation to Daimler Benz of Germany. This was a pre war car design as you rightly point out. However like many small producers in the post-war era they had to utilise pre-war designs. The DB18 was originally a chassis only design that customers would instruct a coachbuilder to create a body. In 1949 Daimler updated the design to what you have and gave the car a name, Consort. Daimler produced a four-door in house, but your drop-head coupé would likely have come from Barker. The indicator flags that spring from the side were called trafficators in the UK. The were usually in the door pillars. The GB 🇬🇧 on the trunk lid shows this car travelled outside the U.K., likely into Europe where cars travelling from different European nations display their country of origin, nowadays it is a sticker. The 2 1/2 litre i6 engine produced about 70 horsepower when new.

How wonderful!! An elderly gentleman who shows his wrinkles, his expressions of time, some scars, but above all elegance!!! What a prize to be able to see him again!! Congratulations!!! Extraordinary channel, my best wishes for the million subscribers!! Oh, and the ending was fantastic, what a wonderful museum!!

GB for great britain

Appreciate the honesty with the years! Makes me love your videos even more that you guys do the research and admit mistakes. Great videos guys!!

I was detailer back in the 80's and 90's. How times and products have changed. You guys have taught me a few things. The most important part of Detailing is, DETAIL. The best info ever given to me. Keep up the good work guys. I really enjoy you channel.

It's amazing how beautiful the Daimler has become! At 20 minutes, 42 seconds, in Germany they were called "Winker" (from winken!) These are the predecessors of Blinker. They rocked up and down and shone. From 1956 they were banned in Germany. All cars had to be fitted with fixed indicators. Great video! Greetings Klaus from Düsseldorf / Germany

A beautiful blast ❤ from the past....the cars years ago were works 💪 of art...true master pieces

Great video...I enjoyed watching you guys bring some life back in the old girl...the old cars have such character that you don't find in today's cars...keep up the good work!

After spending many hours on my wife’s Grand Cherokee this week, I know how hard you guys work! You guys always do an incredible job! The museum looks insane! Thanks guys for sharing! Take care! Eddie

Absolutely fabulous car! It has gone to the right place where it will get the TLC it deserves.

It is still a rare old car, i love seeing old cars, it's amazing how they endure over the years! Great job!