£4,800 (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)
1970 Daimler Sovereign Series 1 2.8 Rare manual transmission
United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026 • Lot 67
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Daimler Sovereign Series 1 is a rare manual transmission model, finished in eye-catching red with tan leather interior. It features chrome wire wheels and comes with a history file, making it an attractive entry point into classic British motoring.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in overall solid condition with slight wear visible. The vendor says it runs and drives well and the engine bay presents cleanly, suggesting good mechanical condition. The brightwork and wire wheels are in keeping with the car's dignified character. However, a 'Very Good' rating acknowledges that some minor reconditioning may be required to address the slight wear.
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Manual
Transmission:
1T1169DN
Chassis No:
Odometer:
79,115 miles
SJA 112H
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
MOT – Exempt Finished in an eye catching red with chrome wire wheels and brightwork in keeping with the model’s dignified character, this Series 1 example presents as a particularly appealing sporting saloon.
The cabin is trimmed in tan leather with matching carpets and extensive walnut veneer to the dashboard and door cappings, creating the refined yet purposeful atmosphere for which the marque is renowned.
The odometer records 79,115 miles and the car is offered with V5C and a history file including handbook and maintenance literature.
Of particular note is the rare manual transmission, seldom specified on these cars and offering a more engaging driving experience than the more common automatic counterpart.
Power is provided by the 2.8 litre XK six cylinder engine, delivering smooth and flexible performance well suited to both relaxed touring and more spirited use.
The engine bay presents cleanly and the overall impression is of a usable and characterful classic.
The vendor inf...
Points of note
£3,710
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,350
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,640
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Mar 01 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
78,996 miles
Registration Date
1970-01-05
MOT History
Failed
On Mar 01 2013 with 78,996 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passed
On Mar 01 2013 with 78,996 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On Aug 11 2011 with 78,990 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- rear diff leaking from drive flange
Passed
On Sep 08 2010 with 78,761 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- n/s/front top balljoint rubber split
- o/s/front top balljoint rubber split
Failed
On Sep 08 2010 with 78,761 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- n/s/front top balljoint rubber split
- o/s/front top balljoint rubber split
Passed
On Jul 21 2008 with 79,643 miles
Passed
On Aug 18 2007 with 78,531 miles
Failed
On Aug 13 2007 with 78,531 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
- Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failed
On Dec 21 2006 with 78,509 miles
There were 13 defects noted, with 3 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- (Dangerous) Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- (Dangerous) Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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