Description
The Daimler Sovereign, produced by Jaguar’s sister brand Daimler between 1966 and 1983, is a luxury saloon that combines traditional British craftsmanship with Jaguar’s engineering excellence. The 4. 2-litre XK inline-six engine paired with a smooth automatic transmission delivers refined performance and understated elegance in a stylish 2-door coupe body.
This is an exceptionally well looked after and surprisingly well used, low-owner example of the Daimler 4. 2 Coupe. The original Passport to Service confirms that this car was first registered to a gentleman on the Isle of Man, where it appears to have remained until its return to the mainland in Wiltshire in 1983. There are plenty of MOT certificates and upkeep invoices for this period until its further private sale in 2008 when once again the new owner took the vehicle out of the country and registered it in France. Conscientiously maintained with paperwork to prove it, the car was again sold in 2014 to the current owner who has officially repatriated it and which is now available with V5, a thick pile of invoices, MOTs and all the previous and very interesting history.
The number of invoices referring to general maintenance and specialist restoration services number in the hundreds. This vehicle comes with one of the most comprehensive history files we have ever seen and the condition reflects this.
This 1978 example, finished in correct period Squadron Blue, embodies everything that made the Sovereign a sought-after classic. Its extensive history, meticulous maintenance, and careful restoration reflect a car cherished by only two owners, making it a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Key Facts:
Model year: 1978
Body style: 2-door saloon (coupe)
Colour: Correct period Squadron Blue (265)
Engine: 4. 2-litre inline six-cylinder XK engine
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 116, 000 miles
Ownership: 2 keepers with extensive documentation
Full stamped Passport to Service and comprehensive history file
MOT current and valid
Significant maintenance and restoration history including specialist work
Notable repaint and bodywork done in 1999, with excellent finish
New front seat covers professionally fitted by Aldridge Trimming
Rear seat re-trimmed
Suspension, brake, steering, and exhaust all inspected, serviced or replaced as needed
Interior electrics and window mechanisms checked and reconditioned
Manual choke conversion fitted
Exterior treated to professional buff, chrome detailing, and waxing
Drives smoothly with strong performance and imperceptible gear changes
Engine idles evenly at 600rpm
Well-suited for modern driving and motorway cruising with relaxed handling
Rare to find a Daimler or Jaguar XJ Coupe in such honest, well-maintained condition
This Coupe is a car to use and enjoy with friends, windows down and summer sun — a true gentleman’s express coupe.
Serious enquiries only, please.
