£12,656 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 c.72,000 miles from new
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£12,656 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 c.72,000 miles from new
UK • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 12
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Daimler Sovereign, with approximately 72,000 miles, was originally a director's car for Yorkshire Bank PLC. Finished in Cranberry red with Biscuit leather, it comes with an extensive history file and has been well-maintained, though it shows some signs of age and use.
Condition
7
The car is described as being 'well cared for' and 'highly original' with a warranted mileage. The listing invites bidders to inspect photos to get an idea of the condition, suggesting some wear may be visible. The replaced headlining and recent major service indicate good maintenance, but the overall description suggests it's not in pristine condition, so a 'Very Good' rating seems appropriate.
/ 10
72,000 miles
A105 BNH
1983
Auction
SADDCALP3CC367162
RHD
United Kingdom
£12,656 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 c.72,000 miles from new
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
One of the most accomplished saloons of it's generation, the Series III XJ6 range debuted in 1979 to much acclaim.
Penned by Pininfarina, It was visually distinguished from the Series II by new thicker bumpers, the removal of separate "quarter-light" windows from the front doors, and a revised rear roofline featuring a slightly more angular c-pillar.
Series III Daimler Sovereign (Six) Production ended in 1983 but the body style continued into the early 1990's with the V12 powerplant.
The Series III marked a notable quality improvement over the Series II due to Jaguar's implementation of computerisation during the early 1980's.
This example was supplied new by Appleyard Jaguar Leeds, to Yorkshire Bank PLC as what can only be presumed as a director's car, on August 1st 1983.
Originally registered A240 JWU, it would have been among the first prefix letter cars on the road.
Finished exquisitely in Cranberry metallic red over a Biscuit leather interior with walnut trim, it is clear th...
Price Analysis vs Other Sovereign 4.2s
£651
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,825
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,165
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sovereign 4.2 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 23rd Jul 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
72,484 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th Jul 2025, 72,484 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 25th Jun 2024, 72,455 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive auto box sump ban gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 13th Sept 2022, 72,445 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight wetness of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 23rd Sept 2021, 72,435 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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