Extremely rare, this Daimler Sovereign Coupe is ready to start its next chapter in life. Finished in a fetching red-on-white colour combination it never fails to draw the eyes of intrigued on-lookers. This car has been in the same ownership since 1982 and has been a cherished part of family life. Recently the car has been through some mechanical love and bodywork that has resulted in a well-running example that is free from any worrying corrosion.
The History and Paperwork
First registered on the 8th of December 1975 this car has gone on to have a lovely life
According to the V5, it had a few owners between 1975-82
The current owner acquired the car in 1982 and it has never been on the market since
Throughout this 40-year ownership, the car has had a wonderful life
The owner has kept an old-school logbook of every journey in the early days
Along with fuel stops it also documents other works carried out on the car
The V5 present is the same one provided in 1982
Amongst the other assorted paperwork, you’ll find old MOT certificates
There are also a lot of invoices from the works over the years
The car did have a respray during the 1980s
In 2019 it was put through a rather extensive recommissioning process
During this process, it had new brake pads, discs, and calipers
The fuel pump, fuel tanks, and fuel filter have been replaced
Along with a service which also included new spark plugs
It didn’t stop with mechanical jobs it also had a lot of bodywork completed
This included a respray and other work on the body
All of the bodywork totalled £6,000 alone
Having been part of the family for so long it is now time for someone else to enjoy
With a little bit of elbow grease, you will have a stunning car ready for the summer shows
The Interior
***Please note steering wheel featured in the images has now been changed back to the original, therefore the current red steering wheel will not come installed but will come as an extra the car***
The interior of this Sovereign is very fetching indeed
Finished in a striking red fabric the interior is very colourful
The two front seats are in good condition with no rips or tears to the fabric
The driver’s side headrest could do with some new foam
You may find a few marks on the fabric, but no undue wear or damage is present
Pivoting the seats forward reveals the well-preserved rear bench seat
Much like the front seats there is no damage to this rear bench
The central armrest also opens and closes without issue
There are also a spare set of seats in the same fabric
Back up in the front of the cabin let’s look at some other details
Firstly, the original and fairly plain steering wheel has been replaced
There is now a beautiful and matching Italvolanti leather steering wheel fitted
This has aged well and is still a pleasure to use
The original Daimler steering wheel has been kept and will come with the car
Behind the wheel, the original dials are all still working
The oil pressure gauge shows a strong reading as does the charge meter
Following the dash, you will notice that the original veneer does have some wear
The current owner also mentioned that the area under the steering wheel should be tidied up before you collect the car
In the centre console, all of the original switch gear is still present
The best switch is the fuel tank control button which will switch what tank the fuel is being drawn from
It makes you feel like you’re in some sort of jet airplane
The headliner is experiencing some sagging, but this shouldn’t be too difficult to repair
Towards the rear is a cavernous boot
Under the wooden floor, you’ll find a full-size spare wheel
Overall, the interior of this rare Daimler is in good condition
Some areas may require more attention than others
However, nothing is stopping you from getting in and enjoying it straight away
The Exterior
Externally this Sovereign is a bit of a looker
It has that characteristic quad light set up at the front with the large chrome grille
Being the coupe, it also has that lovely roof line and two doors
When the windows are down it creates a lovely interior experience
We did test the driver’s side windows, they retract and go up but won’t be setting any records
The original dark blue paint and the black vinyl roof were changed in the 1980s as they did not suit the red interior
The car underwent a respray in 2019 where the white vinyl roof was also replaced
The external chrome work is also in good condition
You may find a few marks dotted around the car but don’t forget that it is approaching 50 years old
Underneath is very good indeed
Importantly, this car has always been stored in a garage when not in use
There shouldn’t be much work needed to bring out its show-winning potential
The Mechanics
Mechanically this Daimler is in good condition
It has been cared for properly throughout its life
This is evident through the mountain of invoices
On the day of the photos, it started up and idled nicely
A short drive was undertaken around its neighbourhood, and it felt okay
It selects drive and reverse with a positive feeling
A lot of money has recently been spent on getting the car mechanically sound
The fuel system has been replaced, along with a lot of the braking system
This should be a ‘turnkey’ classic that you can get in any time and enjoy
Throughout its years with the family, it has been all over the place
Thanks to its 4.2 litre inline six and automatic gearbox it is nice and easy to live with
You will love every mile completed at the helm of this Daimler
Summary
This car has been looked after and cherished as part of the family for the past 40 years, and thanks to this care it is now in good overall condition. Benefitting from a beautiful body design this rare Daimler Sovereign Coupe is a true head-turner. Wherever this car goes it always seems to attract an admiring crowd who cannot help but marvel at its beauty. There are not many of these cars left on the road anymore so you do not know when another example like this will come up for sale. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to bag a stunning classic.
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