1968 Daimler Hearse Startin [DS420]

1968 Daimler Hearse [DS420] in Minder, TV Series, 1979-1994 Ep. 9.07

Class: Cars, Funeral — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
Tenerife ◊ 2021-01-07 16:06	Daimler DS 420 ?
Animatronixx ◊ 2021-01-07 18:28	Agreed. "Daimler Hearses. Designed and built by Thomas Startin." (that's how they were advertised)
Baube ◊ 2021-01-07 18:31	it was their way to " Start in " the business ? -- Last edit: 2021-01-07 18:31:34
Animatronixx ◊ 2021-01-07 18:35	Isn't known as they already started in 1840.
Baube ◊ 2021-01-07 18:51
jcb ◊ 2021-01-07 19:04
dsl ◊ 2021-01-07 19:08	The only dating feature visible is the round grille and whether or not it has a central logo; originally this was a round stylised D (the only Daimler badge anywhere on the car) until 73/74 when it was replaced by a rectangular Leyland plaque; this was removed about May 77 leaving nothing until 1979 when rectangular grilles arrived. So this should be a 77-78 as seen, but the first D logos apparently had a tendency to fall off, which may be in character for what looks like a shabby derelict. Not sure if Mr Leather Jacket is buyer or seller, but as he clearly can't afford a proper pair of jeans, it reinforces the idea of neglect and maybe imminent sacrifice to bomber derby destruction.