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1970 Daimler Sovereign S1 2.8 Manual

A fine example of a rare early Daimler Sovereign S1 with a manual gearbox and a wonderful history file.

ESTIMATE: £8,000 - £10,000

+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)

You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 1st June, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Bicester Heritage, OX26 5HA

BODY COLOUR
Jaguar Pale Blue
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
ABW 450J
ODOMETER READING
56454 Miles

SUMMARY

A fine example of a rare early Daimler Sovereign S1 with a manual gearbox and a wonderful history file.

DESCRIPTION

The new Series I XJ6-based Daimler Sovereign was introduced in October 1969, virtually identical to the Jaguar with the exception of its fluted grille and Daimler badging
This lovely Series 1 is finished in the, rather conservatively named, Jaguar Pale Blue, and is fitted with a 2.8-litre, straight-six, XK engine with a 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
The gently patinated Dark Blue leather interior feels intimate yet enormously stylish, dashboard veneers and door cards etc. are in great condition suggesting caring ownership for many years
Supplied with its original handbook, diagrams and many MOTs dating back to 1984
Having covered very little mileage in the last decade, corroborated by its MOT history, this example was acquired by our vendor around four years ago though unfortunately he is now losing his storage and so the car has to go

SPECIFICATION

Make: DAIMLER
Model: SERIES 1 SOVEREIGN MANUAL
Registration Number: ABW 450J
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Chassis Number: IT2507DN
Engine Number: 7G14903-H
Transmission: Manual
Body Colour: Jaguar Pale Blue

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SPECIALIST

Gary Dunne
Car Specialist
07740 946796
gary@iconicauctioneers.com

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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

Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 2nd June. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.

For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.

If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.

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