Norwich classic car enthusiast restores unique Daimler

A classic car enthusiast in Norwich has completed the restoration of a Daimler vehicle from the 1930s that could be the last of its kind.

Nigel Fairweather of Costessey has completed a months-long project to reconstruct the rare Daimler DB 17/1 from a pile of loose components, which were purchased at a classic car convention, reports the Norwich Evening News.

This particular Daimler variety is highly collectible due to the fact it was manufactured for only one year before being replaced by a newer model.

Mr Fairweather stated that he believes more young people should be encouraged to take an interest in classic cars to ensure that older vehicles of this kind are not permanently lost.

"I think that every family should have a classic car in their yard because it is our heritage and someone needs to protect it," he said.

Earlier this year, the Riverside Museum in Glasgow took possession of a 1950 Daimler DB 18 Special Sports Drophead Coupe once driven by King George VI, which was donated by local motor retail mogul Sir Arnold Clark.

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