£3,874
1985 Daimler DS420 Landaulette
United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Daimler DS420 Landaulette, converted in 2000, features a reconditioned engine (2002), recent mechanical work, and a tidy-up of the body. While mechanically sound with a new battery and recent tune-up, the Oxford Blue paint needs attention due to cracking.
Condition
6
The car has a reconditioned engine with few miles, many new parts, and runs beautifully. The interior is nice, and the bodywork is straight and rust-free. However, the Oxford Blue paint has reacted in some places and developed cracks, requiring attention.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
SADDWATL3AC200726
Chassis No:
Odometer:
149,500 miles
C432KWL
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Few miles on reconditioned engine; much recent expenditure with many new parts; runs beautifully; nice interior; paintwork needs attention The Landaulette is a body style that is not often seen these days but, if you are in the wedding car business in the UK, it is probably the only sensible option – you never know when a sudden shower might strike! This 1985 Daimler DS420 Limousine was professionally converted in 2000 by Maurdon Motors of Northampton, who have a good reputation for this sort of modification.
The chassis has been strengthened to retain the car’s structural integrity, the hood folds away quickly and neatly, and there are proper quarter-lights at the rear to prevent the bride’s coiffure from being blown about.
Although the odometer shows over 149,500 miles, the Daimler was fitted with a reconditioned engine in 2002 and was then only lightly used for wedding/funeral hire in the hands of Frank Painter & Sons of Shrewsbury.
They sold the car via Brightwells i...
Points of note
£660
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,191
Median Price (Since 2020)
£57,365
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 23 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
149,569 miles
Registration Date
1985-09-01
MOT History
Passed
On May 24 2023 with 149,569 miles
Failed
On Jan 29 2019 with 149,506 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Feb 06 2018 with 148,672 miles
Passed
On Feb 08 2017 with 148,389 miles
Passed
On Feb 04 2016 with 148,006 miles
Passed
On Feb 04 2015 with 147,521 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Jan 09 2014 with 146,687 miles
Failed
On May 01 2013 with 146,209 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On May 01 2013 with 146,209 miles
Passed
On Dec 09 2011 with 145,565 miles
Passed
On Nov 18 2010 with 144,813 miles
Passed
On Sep 11 2009 with 143,653 miles
Passed
On Jul 24 2008 with 143,240 miles
Passed
On Apr 12 2007 with 142,907 miles
Passed
On May 09 2006 with 142,448 miles
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