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1974 Daimler Sovereign Series 2

Lot Number: 315

1974 Daimler Sovereign Series 2

A true gentleman's carriage, in fine fettle with a history to match...

 

 

  • Sold for: £11,550

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 27th June, 2020 at 12.00pm BST at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Greensand

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    VPA721M

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    47910 Miles

SUMMARY

A true gentleman's carriage, in fine fettle with a history to match...

 

 

DESCRIPTION

Offered for sale is a 4.2L 1974 Daimler Sovereign Series 2 automatic that has been with the current owner for the last 2 years. Coming with an extensive history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 108/135. A true gentleman's carriage, in fine fettle with a history to match...

 

Supplied new by Coombs of Guilford in 1974, its first owners kept this car for 29 years

Distinctively finished in Greensand with Dark Brown leather and Olive Green carpets

Retaining its original Coombs number plates and the incredibly rare original Coombs key fob

Supplied with its original handbook, colour chart and Daimler passport detailing the service history

All invoices from 1976 to 2003 from the same garage are present with a whole host of parts bills

Joining the documentation is a PDI sheet and delivery note from the factory to the Surrey dealer

Dry stored betwen 2003 and 2009. Last bill in 2003 @ 42,970 miles/ first MOT in 2009 @ 43,010 miles

Now indicating just under 48,000 miles and in commensurate condition

This is a delightful and substantially original example of Daimler's top of the range from 1974

 

You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 22nd and 26th June. Please contact Gary Dunne on 07740 946 796 to secure your appointment.The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols.will be given when making your appointment.

Exterior: 4/5, Interior: 4/5, Engine: 4/5, Transmission: 4/5, Running gear: 4/5, Electrics: 4/5, Vehicle history: 4/5 For a full condition report, view this car on www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
315
Make
DAIMLER
Model
SOVEREIGN SERIES 2
Registration Number
VPA721M
Chassis Number
2M2214BW
Engine Number
7L89028S
Transmission
automatic
Body Colour
Greensand

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CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.

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SCORE:

104 / 130

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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

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