£7,841
1977 Daimler Sovereign XJC 4.2 Convertible
United Kingdom • 19 Jun 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1977 Daimler, a rare Paul Banham convertible conversion, is an unfinished restoration project from a deceased estate. It features significant work already done, including body repairs, respray, reconditioned mechanicals, and a new interior, but requires completion, presenting an exciting opportunity for a classic car enthusiast.
Condition
5
The car is an unfinished restoration project with a lot of work already completed, including bodywork, respray, new fuel tanks, reconditioned gearbox and axles, and a new interior (not yet fitted). However, it still needs work to be finished, and the exact state of completion is unclear due to the owner's death. The original engine is included but has been stripped and rebuilt.
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Manual
Transmission:
2H2404BW
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Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
AMB956S
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description From a deceased estate; Paul Banham conversion; unfinished restoration; manual overdrive gearbox; new interior; much work done Starting life in 1977, this Daimler is an unfinished restoration – although in the right hands, there is not far to go.
Originally a Coupe, we believe it was transformed to a convertible by renowned specialists, Paul Banham Conversions in the 1980s.
Allegedly, this is one of only two XJC conversions that Banham did.
The car has been consigned from a deceased estate so there are very few details on file, but we understand that he most likely first acquired the car in c.2016 with a view to completely restoring it.
As a collector of many vehicles and keen to keep as many on the road as possible, it was sent off to Hungary for an extensive overhaul.
A USB stick on file shows the extent of work that was needed and it is clear a lot of bodywork was corroded and had to be cut out and replaced.
The entire floorpan, boot well, wings and engine bay were...
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£651
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,150
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£24,165
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