Guide price: £38,000 to £42,000 Daimler Hooper Empress 1953 offered for sale. This is a rare chance to own 1 of only 2 of the 2 door saloon's ever made. This beautifully rare Empress was first supplied by Hoopers to Stratstones of Mayfair in a Mid-Blue with Metallic silver-blue side panels and a stunning light grey-blue upholstery. The car had been saved from being scrapped and thus began a 20 year restoration to return the car to its former glory. The original engine number was 48527 which shows as the current engine number on the HPI and this is chassis number 82007. The car even now sports its original colour scheme. The vehicle was first given the number MBT2 (2 old log books showing ownership) and retained a new reg number of 592JGK in 1974. One of the old logbooks that had reg MBT2, was owned by a Mr Cameron who had written to Stratstone themselves to obtain more information of this vehicle. The response given in a letter from the Managing Director of Stratstone’s in 1976, was that the car had been used to give a demonstration to "the most high ranking lady in the county" at the time, (believed to be the late Queen Elizabeth II). The letter from Stratstone is present in the history. The history for the vehicle is very extensive, featuring multiple photos of restoration, various letters on discussions of the car, invoices for the work that has been carried out on the vehicle, 2 original log books and a Daimler Empress Saloon owners handbook. Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person employed by Barons. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made, whether they be statements of fact or opinion. Offered for sale by Barons Manor Park Classics via a live online and attended auction at 1.00pm on Saturday 10th May at Barons, Unit 6, Harbour Close, Cracknore Industrial Park, Southampton SO40 4AF. Viewing from Saturday 3rd May to Saturday 10th May. Office Hours are 9.00am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 023 8066 8413, Saturdays by appointment. Please note we will be closed for the bank holiday Monday – 5th May 2025.