Highlights
- Restored to original specification 2-3 years ago
- Comprehensive service history
- Sought after for filming and photo shoots
- Recently serviced brakes, fuel tanks and pumps
- All power features reportedly in working order
The Appeal
Introduced in 1969, the Daimler Sovereign was a close cousin of the Jaguar XJ6, featuring an enhanced interior specification and Daimler's trademark fluted exterior trims. This 1973 example is a late Series I with the 4.2-litre XK engine and an automatic gearbox. Resplendent in the oh-so period hue of 'Lavender Blue', this Daimler has been restored to its original factory specifications and presents impeccably as a result.
Since then, the current owners have maintained it well, using the car regularly for short trips, and it comes with a full service history. With its elegant styling and executive presence, this Sovereign has been advertised for filming and photo shoots for which it has reportedly been very popular.
The vendor comments:
"This beauty has been restored to original specification by the previous owner just 2 to 3 years ago. We regularly use this historic vehicle for short trips and she is a real head turner. She comes with a full service history and is heavily protected against corrosion all over. Brakes, fuel tanks, fuel pumps, dashboard, all recently serviced and restored. No sign of corrosion anywhere and runs sweet.
"A real executive car in its day, today this car would make an ideal wedding car."
Since then, the current owners have maintained it well, using the car regularly for short trips, and it comes with a full service history. With its elegant styling and executive presence, this Sovereign has been advertised for filming and photo shoots for which it has reportedly been very popular.
The vendor comments:
"This beauty has been restored to original specification by the previous owner just 2 to 3 years ago. We regularly use this historic vehicle for short trips and she is a real head turner. She comes with a full service history and is heavily protected against corrosion all over. Brakes, fuel tanks, fuel pumps, dashboard, all recently serviced and restored. No sign of corrosion anywhere and runs sweet.
"A real executive car in its day, today this car would make an ideal wedding car."
History and Paperwork
- 59,425 miles indicated
- Restored to original specification by previous owner 2-3 years ago
- One of the first British cars available with power steering and electric windows
- Comes with full service history
- Regularly used for short trips by the present keepers
- Has been advertised and sought after for filming and photo shoots
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
The Condition
- Exterior presents in very good order with only a small scratch to the lower left corner of the rear bumper
- Paint and chrome finishes in highly presentable order
- Heavily protected against corrosion throughout, we are told
- Interior presents in smart condition for its age
- Seats in very good order
- Dashboard and clocks all in working order
- All power features are reportedly functioning correctly
The Mechanics
- 4.2-litre XK DOHC engine
- Three-speed automatic transmission
- Power steering
- The vendor says the car starts and runs smoothly
Recently serviced/restored components reportedly include:
- Brakes
- Fuel tanks
- Fuel pumps
- Dashboard
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