Not Sold • £8,000 - £7,000
1971 DAIMLER 2.8 SOVEREIGN
United Kingdom • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 40
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Series 1 Daimler Sovereign is a presentable classic with a Sable Brown exterior and retrimmed Tan interior. It has benefited from recent maintenance, including a carburettor overhaul and interior refurbishment, and comes with a comprehensive history file, making it a compelling proposition for enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car is described as a 'very presentable example' and 'well-cared-for and useable classic saloon' with a retrimmed interior and recent work. There is no mention of significant cosmetic or mechanical issues, suggesting it's in overall solid condition with slight wear.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
19,855 miles
RDH191K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
A nice example of a Series 1 Daimler Sovereign
Finished in Sable Brown over a retrimmed Tan interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last 5 years
Just 3 former keepers
Lots of work undertaken including new headlining and manual choke conversion
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A very presentable example of the Series 1 Daimler 2.8 Sovereign, offering all the elegance and refinement of the early XJ platform with the added exclusivity of Daimler badging.
Finished in the attractive period colour of Sable Brown over a smartly retrimmed Tan interior, this Sovereign presents as a well-cared-for and useable classic saloon.
With just three former keepers and five years in the current ownership, it represents a pleasingly correct and appealing example of the breed.
Maintenance & Condition:
This Daimler has benefitted from a notable amount of recent work aimed at both presentation and usability.
The interior has been fully re-upholstered, including seats, headlining and carpets, giving t...
Points of note
£3,710
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,350
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,640
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Top X%
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it in the top [X]% of sold prices we've seen for the [enter model]
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 9 sold before
Icon
This vehicle comes is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Sales
Gallery
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 26 2020
Latest MOT Mileage
58,951 miles
Registration Date
1971-12-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 27 2019 with 58,951 miles
Passed
On Jun 14 2018 with 58,451 miles
Passed
On May 07 2013 with 58,501 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On May 01 2013 with 58,499 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Apr 24 2012 with 57,783 miles
Passed
On Apr 27 2011 with 56,967 miles
Passed
On May 24 2010 with 56,124 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- slight play in rubber steeing rack mountings
MOT Mileage Trend
