Daimler Dingo Mk II

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Condition

This Dingo is an older restoration. What is immediately striking is its originality and the fact that it is largely complete.

The current owner drove it a few years ago, but it has been standing still since then. The engine is running very well and starts on the button.
The car is experiencing issues with the third gear, most likely due to a worn belt. Fortunately, this is repairable, albeit with additional costs.

The Dingo has a Belgian license plate, which certainly increases its value. However, before it can participate in MV events or shows, we advise the buyer, based on the long storage period, to let it being fully checked and serviced.

If this investment is made, this is a very nice and collectable vehicle, especially because its size makes it easy to store and is very characteristic of the reconnaissance units of the Allied troops in WWII.

History

The Daimler Scout Car went into service in 1940 and was made until 1944. Over 6,600 of this type were manufactured. The original Alvis version, which was not selected for production by the War Office, was called the ‘Dingo’, a named that was by the Daimler Scout Cars.
One of if not the best known scout car of WW2 the legendary Dingo was designed by BSA and manufactured by Daimler. The contract for the Scout Car was awarded by the War Office to Daimler in May 1939. The intention was to produce a lightly armored vehicle which would be capable of negotiating rough terrain at relatively high speeds, and being able also to retreat at speed if necessary. The unusual and very advanced design came from a team of engineers led by Sid Shellard.
The deep punt-type chassis and the body were armored for protection. The wheelbase was 6ft 6in, just less than 2 meters, less than a Mini. The engine was a 2.5-litre six-cylinder unit, as originally found in the DB18 car, and was mounted in the rear of the vehicle, driving forwards through a fluid flywheel to a traditional Daimler pre-selective epicyclic gearbox, although with five forward speeds. The gearbox was connected up to a central differential and transfer gearbox with a complex gear train, from where drive was transmitted to all four wheels via separate prop shafts, which incorporated constant velocity joints. Reverse gear was selected via the transfer box and the car could be driven backwards in all five gears.
Suspension was fully independent with variable rate double coil springs, giving 8in spring travel, and wishbones front and rear. The overall weight was around 3 tons and with only 55 bhp, a top speed on the road of 50 mph was quite creditable. Once all the mechanical components had been fitted, there was little room for the driver and the co-driver who was navigator, observer, gunner and radio operator at the same time. A swiveling seat beside the driver allowed the second crewmember to attend to the No. 19 wireless set or Bren gun. The driver’s seat was canted slightly off to the left of the vehicle which, in conjunction with a hinged vision flap in the rear armor, allowed the driver to drive in reverse and look behind by looking over his left shoulder, a useful feature in a reconnaissance vehicle where quick retreats were sometimes necessary.
The Dingo was first used by the British Expeditionary Force (1st Armoured Division and 4th Royal Northumberland Fusiliers) during the Battle of France. It turned out to be so successful that no replacement was sought until 1952 with the production of the Daimler Ferret. In the mid-1970s, the Dingo was still being used by Cyprus, Portugal and Sri Lanka.

Technical

Manufacturer: The Daimler Company Limited
Model: Mk II
Manufacturing date: 1942
Serial number: S1896 / WD nr. 47530
Length: 10 ft 5 in (3,18 m)
Width: 5 ft 7,5 in (1,71 m)
Height (top up): 4 ft 11 in (1,50 m)
Height (top down): n/a
Weight: 7.054 lb (3.200 kg)
Max. speed (land): 55 mph (89 km/h)
Max. speed (water): n/a
Operational range: 200 mi (320 km)
Main armament: 1x .303 in (7,7 mm) Bren lmachine gun and 1x .55 in (13,9 mm) Boys Anti-tank rifle, note armament not included.
Secondary armamant: n/a
Engine: Daimler, 2,5 litre, 6 cyl, 55 hp
Crew: 2 (driver, commander)
Armor: 0,47 – 1,2 in (12 – 30 mm)
Production numbers: 6.626

Note to Buyers

LOCATION

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INSPECTION(S)/ VIEWING DAYS

Inspections (viewing days) are open on:
– USA: Thursday March 14, Friday April 5, Saturday 6 and Friday April 19 2024

– The Netherlands: Saturday April 13 (Nederweert)

Given the fact that these are often very special items whose condition, no matter how hard we try, cannot always be described 100% completely, we really recommend that you make use of this.

IMPORTANT DATES

– Campaign Start: March 1^st 2024,

– Release Website and brochure (all items listed and categorized): March 20 2024,

– Bidding Open: Friday April 19 2024 00:00 CET (Dutch American Friendship Day),

– Bidding Ends:

Saturday April 20 2024 (Vehicles)

Saturday May 11 2024 (Parts & Accessories)

Times:             Amsterdam NL (CET): 06:00 PM (18:00)

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PARTS, ACCESSOIRIES & MILITARIA

The batches of spare parts, various accessories and militaria are sold in as-is condition and delivered without any guarantee of functioning.

VEHICLES & VEHICLE RELATED EQUIPMENT

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COLLECTION

Due to our participation in the commemorations of D-DAY in Normandy France collection of all lots is scheduled for the period Monday June 24 till Friday July 5 2024. However, for buyers who want to participate with their purchased lot at the 80^th Anniversary Commemorations in Normandy this can of course be deviated from. In such a case please let us know soonest.
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STORAGE

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– Parts & accessories: € 25,- / lot / week.

– Cars and motorcycles: € 50,- / lot / week.

– Armored vehicles, tanks, cannons etc. € 75,- / lot / week.

Listed storage fees excluding 21% VAT.

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