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£16,875 (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)

1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2-Litre Series 2

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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£16,875 (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)

1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2-Litre Series 2

UK • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 203

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2-Litre Series 2 is a highly original, collector-grade example with only 10,834 miles, finished in rare Greensand with a brown Everflex roof and Tan leather interior. It has a documented history, has been recommissioned, and is supplied with factory handbooks, adding to its desirability despite the misplaced history file.

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Condition 

9

The car is described as being in "outstanding, unrestored condition" and a "collector-grade example" with a remarkably preserved interior. It retains its factory paint, indicating careful maintenance and preservation. The low mileage and documented history, along with recent recommissioning, further support a rating of 9.

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10,834 miles

2S2834BW

RHD

United Kingdom

Automatic

KCH 35N

1974

Auction

£16,875 (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)

1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2-Litre Series 2

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

SUMMARY A highly original, collector-grade example of Daimler's second-generation 4.2-litre Sovereign in remarkable time-warp condition.

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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

Valid

Expires on 19th Aug 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

11,651 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 20th Aug 2026, 11,651 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Failed

On 20th Aug 2026, 11,646 miles

There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On 5th Aug 2025, 10,747 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- under sealed underneath
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On 12th Jul 2022, 10,649 miles


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Iconic Auctioneers

The Forge, Harwoods House, Banbury Rd, Ashorne, Leamington Spa

Based near Warwick, Warwickshire, Iconic Auctioneers conducts physical collector car and motorcycle auctions at automotive events across the UK, including Silverstone Festival and the NEC Classic Motor Show.

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