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1968 Daimler Sovereign
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 27 Nov 2024
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1968 Daimler Sovereign
UK • 27 Nov 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Daimler Sovereign is a useable classic that has been regularly driven and maintained. While it boasts a solid mechanical foundation and smart appearance with recent service and re-chroming, there are cosmetic imperfections such as bubbling paint and a dent that require attention to elevate its condition.
Condition
6
The car presents as largely original, having been used as a regular driver and recently serviced. There are some cosmetic issues such as bubbling spots on the bodywork and a dent, but the car appears solid overall, starts easily, and drives well. The service history supports the mileage, and the last MOT showed no advisories. Chrome and brightwork are in good condition.
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63,978 miles
WLD 762G
1968
Auction
1A33641BW
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold
1968 Daimler Sovereign
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 27 Nov 2024
Market Position:
Market Average
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Description
Introduced in 1966, the Daimler Sovereign was a more luxurious version of the contemporaneous Jaguar 420.
Differentiated from its sibling by means of a fluted radiator grille and a better standard of equipment, it otherwise shared the same monocoque bodyshell equipped with all-round independent suspension, servo-assisted disc brakes and a detuned version (245bhp vs.
265bhp) of the Jaguar Mk
X's 4235cc DOHC straight-six engine.
In many ways a testbed for the forthcoming Jaguar XJ6's styling and mechanical layout, the Daimler Sovereign remained in production until 1969 by which time some 5,829 left and right-hand drive examples are thought to have been made.
Among the rarest of the Browns Lane-designed Daimlers, the Sovereign is a highly underrated motorcar combining an elegant 1960s design with surprisingly modern road manners.
This Daimler Sovereign was registered new in October 1968.
Believed to be finished in Old English White, the interior presents as very original and is fin...
Price Analysis vs Other Sovereigns
£1,760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,935
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,172
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 17th Jan 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
62,974 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Jan 2024, 62,974 miles
Passed
On 16th Feb 2017, 62,233 miles
Failed
On 16th Feb 2017, 62,233 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Passed
On 21st Sept 2015, 62,232 miles
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