£4,536 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1971 DAIMLER 2.8 SOVEREIGN
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 1 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£4,536 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1971 DAIMLER 2.8 SOVEREIGN
UK • 1 Nov 2025 • Lot 407
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Daimler 2.8 Sovereign, finished in red with a light brown leather interior, shows 49,028 miles and was reportedly dry stored since 1998. Said to be "running and driving like new" with original toolkit and paperwork, it presents as a well-preserved classic.
Condition
7
The car has been dry stored since 1998 and is described as "running and driving like new", suggesting it's in good mechanical condition. Cosmetically, the red finish and light brown leather interior are appealing, and while the listing doesn't mention specific flaws, the age implies some wear is likely. The presence of original items like the toolkit, jack, and owner's handbook adds to its appeal and suggests good care.
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49,028 miles
GLX174J
1971
Auction
1T2853BW
RHD
United Kingdom
£4,536 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1971 DAIMLER 2.8 SOVEREIGN
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 1 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
This appealing Daimler 2.8 Sovereign was first registered in June 1971 and its odometer is showing 49,028 miles.
Finished in red with a light brown leather interior, it had been a one-owner car until the vendor purchased it in September this year.
We're told that it had been dry stored since 1998, and that it is “running and driving like new”.
Paperwork includes the current V5C and owner's handbook pack with lubrication chart.
Spare keys are also with the car, and the original toolkit and jack are in the boot.
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Price Analysis vs Other Sovereign 2.8s
£2,912
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,800
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,640
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Exempt / No Records
No digital MOT tests found for this vehicle.
Latest MOT mileage:
Unknown
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