The Daimler SP250 was a totally new venture for one of Britain’s most established auto manufacturing firms. Daimler was in dire straits by 1959 and owner BSA (motorcycles) thought a sports car tailored to American tastes would help turn the company fortunes around. The Dart, as it was first known, debuted at the New York Auto Show; the name later changed to SP250 due to complaints from Chrysler.
