Vehicle Description
A great attraction at the 1948 London motor show, was a magnificent
streamlined drophead coupe. The immense size of this fantastic auto
- 20 feet long and 6' 5" wide. Built by the Daimler Company of
Coventry, England with custom body by Hooper and Co. 54 St James
St. London S.W.I. The Daimlers were the favorite of British royalty
such as King George VI and father George V and Grandfather Edward
VII. The DE 36 model first appeared in 1946 and in fact, much
favored by Royal families the world over. Of the 205 examples
produced during 8 years of production it is believed only 7 icon
Drophead Coupes were produced by in-house coach builder Hooper and
Co at the bequest of Lady Norah Docker, wife of Sir Bernard Docker,
chairman of the parent company. This Hooper bodied Drophead Coupe
sports extremely advanced styling for its time, the entire body was
built of aluminum. Of particular interest was the
electro-hydraulically operated convertible top which folded away
under a power operated metal covered boot. The windscreen
(windshield) was so wide, it required 3 windshield wipers with
large skirts fitted with spring balanced arms. The adjustable
leather bench seat in front was fitted with 3 backs, 2 of which
were hinged for entry to the two back seats positioned that rear
view was not obstructed by front passengers. The say about 8 of
these cars were built with 7 known. The car, exhibited at Earls
Court, on chassis 51233 was painted in pastel Jade green with beige
leather upholstery, hence the unofficial christening "Green
Goddess" or "Chariot of the Sun". Not all of these special built
cars were painted green such as this example. Completely
professionally restored in England with restoration photo album and
manuals, finished to the highest standards of detail. The long
sweeping body exterior is clad in 2 tone maroon with cr�me leather
interior and tan harts cloth top. This car is an exquisite show
stopper custom built for the connoisseur of the finest. Youtube
video available upon request. Call our classic car division at
815-385-8408 for video and/or vehicle information.
Banjo Steering Wheel
Flip Skirts
Wide Whitewalls
Chrome Rings
Cr�me Brandwire Leather Interior
Tan Harts Cloth Top
Restoration Photo Album
Manual and Records
Staggared Rear Seats
All Aluminum Body
