This incredible classic car was used by Sir Winston Churchill during World War Two.

So it is no surprise that it has just fetched almost half-a-million pounds following an online auction.

However, what perhaps is a surprise is that the former favourite of Britain’s celebrated war-time leader was sold from Germany.

The beautifully restored, silver and black 1939 Daimler DB18 Drophead Coupi sparked a bidding frenzy on eBay.

Bidding began at just one euro but soared up to 470,050 euros (£397,000) after 114 offers in all during the ten-day auction.

The final price was around 16 times what most DB18 Dropheads cost.

While today’s MPs rely on private jets and coaches for electioneering, Churchill used his Daimler to hit the campaign trail from 1944 to 1949.

Daimler had intended to build 23 of the cars but only eight were completed before war ended production at its Coventry plant.

The historic motor boasts a 2.5-litre engine, does 0-60mph in 17.9 seconds and has a top speed of 76mph.

The car was sold on eBay by German dealer Fahrwerk Classics after a £170,000 restoration.
The Daimler DB18 Drophead Coupi was one of the most advanced cars of its day.

It was sold by the German dealer after its owner, who intended selling it at an Historics auction at Brooklands Museum in Surrey, died unexpectedly.