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£27,751

1967 DAIMLER DS420 LIMOUSINE

United States • 23 Jan 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1967 Daimler DS420 limousine, custom-built for Howard Hughes, features unique modifications like a centrally mounted rear bucket seat and an advanced air filtration system. Verified as one of two left-hand drive, U.S.-spec DS420s, it's powered by a Jaguar 4.2-liter inline-6 engine and has operational instruments and soundproof privacy glass.

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Condition 

7

The car has received a recent tune-up, fluid change and new brake pads, suggesting it is in good mechanical order. The listing does not mention any significant cosmetic issues, implying a solid condition with slight wear.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

1M20053

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

HUGHES

RHD/LHD:

LHD

This 1967 Daimler DS420 limousine was custom-built for the legendary and enigmatic industrialist, aviator and filmmaker Howard Hughes.

The Hughes build specifications include a centrally mounted rear bucket seat specifically requested to reduce motion sickness during his long, private drives.

It also features a factory-installed air filtration system that was an advanced system for its time, designed to eliminate airborne contaminants, reflecting Hughes's famous health concerns.

A built-in toilet was discreetly integrated into the coachwork, allowing for uninterrupted travel and complete privacy.

This limousine is powered by the robust Jaguar 4.2-liter inline-6 engine, producing 245hp through a smooth BorgWarner automatic transmission.

It features four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes.

All instruments, clocks and lights are operational, as is the soundproof electric privacy glass dividing the driver and passenger.

It has received a recent tune-up, fluid ch...

Points of note

£660

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£3,191

Median Price (Since 2020)

£57,365

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