Daimler Sovereign: Matching Numbers/ Superb



The Daimler Sovereign produced by Jaguar was the “luxury alternative” for those looking for comfort rather than outright speed from their 420 saloons.



Blessed with the famous straight six engine used in the E-type but with twin carbs mated to a 3-speed automatic gearbox the Sovereign sold well and was very much the “Gentleman’s Express” of its day.



Milestones sold the Sovereign in 2018 to a regular customer who has the highest standards, employs an engineer to maintain his private collection and simply wants his cars to drive, look & smell like when they were new. The Daimler certainly ticks all these boxes and more.



The car was the subject of a full photographic restoration during 2003/ 4 at Mark Cooper Engineering after a period of time in storage. Finished in stunning Jaguar Dark Blue with red interior and chrome wire wheels, today the car is in lovely condition with the restoration, after 20 years, still presenting extremely well.



Mechanically the original engine was reconditioned by VSE Ltd (including hardened valve seats), the gear box overhauled by Hardy Engineering and the radio upgraded by the Vintage Wireless Company



Work completed since 2018:



·  Front Suspension Overhaul - New Springs

·  Rear Suspension - Rear Shocks Replaced with Boge units

·  Rear Suspension – New Springs

·  Front Brakes – Replacement Callipers & Pads

·  Rear Brakes - Pads

·  Fuel Pump Replaced & Carburettor Overhauled.

·  Alternator/ Pulley/ Belt – Replaced

·  Distributor Replaces & 123 Ignition System Installed

·  Speedometer/ Rev Counter Overhauled

·  Localised Paintwork – Rear Wings

·  Interior – Replaced to Original Specification in Leather

·  Tyres – Vredestein x 4

·  Steering Wheel/ Indicator Switch – Refurbished/ Replaced

·  Fuel Tanks (x2) – Galvanised Replacements

·  Review Mirror – Original Lucas Replacement

·  Re-chroming – Rear Bumper

·  Radiator – Re-cored/ New Header Tank

·  Radio – Replaced & New Speakers

·  Servicing – Full Service Every Year



The owner estimates that he has spent in excess of £20k bringing the Daimler to his standard. Used on numerous road trips she has never let him down.



As you would expect, on the road the Daimler drives extremely well - the whisper quiet straight six, smooth auto gearbox and all the refurbished components make this car a delight.



The interior is like stepping back in time - it looks & smells the part with replacement seats/ door cards etc. excellent head lining/ carpets, lovely mellow wood veneers and a dashboard with all switches and dials working.



The huge history folder includes the original log book, MOT’s since 1977, all invoices since 1978 and lots of pictures from the restoration.



Equally at home on long distance road trips, Goodwood Revival car park or simply the local classic car show we recommend early viewing in order to fully appreciate this remarkable car.