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- 1967 Daimler Sovereign 420
1967 Daimler Sovereign 420
Lot Number: 226
1967 Daimler Sovereign 420
An original UK-supplied car subject to much recent expenditure by our vendor.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 9th December, 2023 at 11.45am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Jaguar Dark Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
DHC 100E
SUMMARY
An original UK-supplied car subject to much recent expenditure by our vendor.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced at the 1966 London Motor Show, the Daimler Sovereign (and its sibling Jaguar 420) were 'compact sporting saloons' produced for only two years before the arrival of the XJ6
- Powered by the ubiquitous 4.2-litre six-cylinder XK unit offering 245bhp at 5,500rpm
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Purchased in November 2019 and used a handful of times until October 2020, when the engine and transmission overhaul commenced
- Returned to the road in June 2023 after the refresh was completed. Work included; engine overhaul - new piston rings, crankshaft and camshaft bearings, exhaust valves and guides, timing chains, gaskets and seals, head skimmed, cylinders honed, oil and coolant circuit cleaned. Auto transmission overhaul - new seals and gasket, hydraulic system cleaned, steering box overhaul (power steering) new seals and gaskets and readjustments. Interior restoration - seat leather recoloured, new door-cards hardboard, front suspension - new ball joints rubber boots, fuel tanks and rigid pipes cleaned, tanks repainted on the outside, level sensors repaired. Electric fuel pumps contacts adjusted, service: new air and oil filters, spark plugs, ignition coil, HT leads, brake fluid, differential, engine and transmission oil, power steering fluid, coolant, body - new door and boot seals, paint polishing
- Some paperwork from previous owners indicating that the car was resprayed in the 1980s and the rear axle/differential were overhauled by the previous owner
- In period, the Jaguar 420 was an 'executive express' with the style of the Mark 10 and the sporting credentials of the Mk 2. The Sovereign shared all of these qualities and was perceived as a little more 'up-market'
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 226
- Make
- DAIMLER
- Model
- SOVEREIGN 420
- Registration Number
- DHC 100E
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 1A30539BW
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Jaguar Dark Blue
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
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SEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
81 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Resprayed in the 80s, the paint is in average conditions, with some bubbles, scratches and imperfections here and there but it still looks great after it's waxed. Very solid underbody
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
The leather interior has been repaired and recoloured, although the original softness couldn't be completely brought back. New doorcards hardboard. Please note: the carpets are not the original ones
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Good oil pressure (25 psi at idle and 40 psi above 1000 rpm when the engine is hot) and no signs of overheating even when used in hot weather. The only bad point I'm aware of is that the starter motor drive pinion one-way clutch sometimes spins freely (I'd say 1 time out of 10). Engine overhaul (Oct 2020- July 2021): new piston rings, crankshaft and camshaft bearings, exhaust valves and guides, timing chains, gaskets and seals, head skimmed, cylinders rehoned, oil and coolant circuit cleaned. Stainless steel exhaust is as new
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Auto transmission overhaul (Oct 2020- July 2021): new seals and gasket, hydraulic system cleaned. No issues detected
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Steering box overhaul (power steering) (March 2020): new seals and gaskets + readjustments. Perished front suspensions ball joints rubber boots replaced.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
All dashboard instruments and electrical equipment works. The original radio is still present but it's not connected, and a modern one installed in the glovebox. Electric retractable aerial. Fuel level sensors repaired. Electric fuel pumps contacts adjusted. AccuSpark Red Sports Coil, new HT leads and Powerspark electronic ignition
Vehicle History
Remarks
Some paperwork from the previous owners (7 from new) are available, rear axle/differential were overhauled by the previous owner. Bought in November 2019 and used a handful of times until October 2020, when the engine and transmission overhaul commenced (2 exhaust valves were burnt and the engine was overheating). Put back on the road in June 2023 after the works listed above have been completed.
Restoration Notes
Interiors, engine & transmission and general service completed between 2021 and 2023
Import Notes
N/A
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 10th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 11th December between 9am and 1pm.
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