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- 1974 Daimler Sovereign Series 2 4.2 Auto
1974 Daimler Sovereign Series 2 4.2 Auto
Lot Number: 334
1974 Daimler Sovereign Series 2 4.2 Auto
Smart Series 2, matching-numbers car with its Heritage Certificate.
- Sold for: £5,625
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 20th March, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at
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DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
ORU 444M -
ODOMETER READING
82000 Miles
SUMMARY
Smart Series 2, matching-numbers car with its Heritage Certificate.
DESCRIPTION
- An original, UK right-hand drive car supplied to its first owner new on 15/01/74
- Series 2 cars from 1974 are now very rare with only 2 in current use (DVLA)
- 80,000 miles and appears in good condition throughout
- Rear brake callipers were recently overhauled and rebuilt together with new hand brake pads
- Climate control air conditioning overhauled and now blows ice cold
- Accompanied by its Heritage Certificate, original Passport to Service, around 50 copies of receipts for maintenance dating back to 1997, MOTs dating back to 2001 and a Series 2 Owners Handbook
- Lovely old Sovereign and a great introduction to seventies Daimler ownership
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 334
- Make
- DAIMLER
- Model
- SOVEREIGN 4.2 AUTO
- Registration Number
- ORU 444M
- Chassis Number
- 2M1871BW
- Engine Number
- 7L.82357-S
- Transmission
- Automatic
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
95 / 135
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Vehicle History
Remarks
Heritage certificate showing this is a matching numbers, original UK supplied RHD vehicle. Original Passport to Service book showing the vehicle was supplied to it's first owner new on 15/01/74 by Spinks of Bournemouth. There have been 6 owners now in total since new Original Daimler Series2 owners Handbook Around 50 copies of receipts for maintenance dating back to 1997 Mot's dating back to 2001
Restoration Notes
At various points in it's life it is apparent that the car has received work to keep it in very good condition, though there is no evidence of a full restoration.
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
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