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1952 Daimler DB18 Drophead Coupe

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Nov. 15, 2017.

$45,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1952
Make and model
Daimler Conquest, DB18 and Empress
Generation
Conquest, DB18 and Empress (1938 to 1958)
Chassis
53784
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 177% over its top.

Middle half of sales$13,250 to $16,250
Median$14,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Daimler Conquest, DB18 and Empress (1938 to 1958) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,250 and $16,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1953 Daimler Hooper Empress MKIIBring a Trailer, Aug. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 6, 2026$14,000
1951 Daimler DB18 Special Sports Drophead CoupeMecum, Sept. 20, 2025MecumSept. 20, 2025$18,500
1953 Daimler Empress MkII SaloonMecum, Sept. 20, 2025MecumSept. 20, 2025$12,500