£10,640
1973 Daimler Sovereign 2.8 Series I
Historics • UK • 16 Jul 2022
Market Position:
World Record
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£10,640
1973 Daimler Sovereign 2.8 Series I
UK • 16 Jul 2022 • Lot 116
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a Daimler Sovereign from 1968, a badge-engineered version of the Jaguar XJ6, and the last model that Sir William Lyons had input on the design. Presented in Squadron Blue with a retrimmed tan leather interior, this rare example is fitted with the 2.8 litre version of the XK engine and is offered without reserve.
Condition
7
The car presents extremely well, with a retrimmed tan leather interior and attractive Squadron Blue exterior. It is reported to start on request and be a joy to drive, suggesting good mechanical condition. However, without a thorough inspection report, assigning a rating higher than 'Very Good' is not possible.
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76,372 miles
RHD
United Kingdom
RPC 240L
1973
Auction
£10,640
1973 Daimler Sovereign 2.8 Series I
Historics • UK • 16 Jul 2022
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
Launched in September 1968, the Jaguar XJ6 was the last model that Sir William Lyons had a hands-on input into the design.
This new model was the result of several years of development and streamlined the extensive portfolio of models offered by Jaguar at the time.
This new, reasonably priced car, managed to retain the principles of earlier Jaguars but offered a new level of driveability and safety.
It created such a desire that second-hand models were achieving higher prices than new cars on dealership forecourts.
The top of the range examples were badged Daimler and were distinguished from their close relative the Jaguar by way of subtle details.
These early models have outstanding ability and are considered by many enthusiasts as the purist form of Sir William Lyons’ design.
This attractive Daimler Sovereign presents extremely well in Squadron Blue which is complemented by a retrimmed tan leather trim.
Externally identical to its Jaguar sibling, except for its fluted grille, ...
Price Analysis vs Other Sovereign 2.8s
£2,912
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,800
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,640
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 9th Jul 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
79,301 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Jul 2024, 79,301 miles
Passed
On 5th May 2023, 78,204 miles
Failed
On 23rd Sept 2020, 76,250 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Steering rack insecure rack mounting bushes badly worn. Excessive movement (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner wing & front panel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front cluck/knock from subframe area. Play detected. Unable to locate cause. Lower rear mounting bushes perished
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm) cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm) cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper trailing arm bush mount, not lock wired
- Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective fouling lower valance (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective system fouling brake caliper (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 8th Aug 2018, 75,817 miles
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