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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1977 Daimler Sovereign Series 2 4.2-Litre Coupé
1977 Daimler Sovereign Series 2 4.2-Litre Coupé
1977 Daimler Sovereign Series 2 4.2-Litre Coupé
In production for less than three years, the short-wheelbase two-door pillarless Sovereign Coupé has developed an enthusiastic following.
- GUIDE PRICE: £15,000 - £18,000
+ 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 Saturday 22nd March, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Champagne Gold -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
VMM 893S -
ODOMETER READING
55913 Miles
SUMMARY
In production for less than three years, the short-wheelbase two-door pillarless Sovereign Coupé has developed an enthusiastic following.
DESCRIPTION
- A rare and desirable Daimler 4.2 Coupé, one of 1,677 worldwide, that's covered just 55,913 miles from new
- Finished in Champagne Gold over Ivory, Biscuit carpets and Tabac Alcantara headlining
- Extensively refreshed in 2016 with an engine and glass-out body restoration by Everyway Solutions (Southampton) and a full retrim in Ivory
- Documented engine rebuild in 2021 (£6,000) including a Wospi high-torque started, manual choke conversion, carb rebuild and electronic ignition
- More recent enhancements include a central locking upgrade, Pioneer Head Unit, stainless-steel exhausts, five brand new Kent alloys with new tyres and underbody rust treatment (Nov 2023)
- Complete with its original toolkit and jack and a partial history file going back 20 years
- Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate this desirable Coupé
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- DAIMLER
- Model
- SOVEREIGN
- Variant
- COUPE
- Registration Number
- VMM 893S
- MOT Expiry
- 05/07/2025
- Chassis Number
- 2H2569BW
- Engine Number
- 53157
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Champagne Gold
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
81 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Glass and engine out body restoration in 2016 by Everyway Solutions (Southampton), including full interior re-trim in Ivory with biscuit carpets. Exquisite looking car, starts and drives on the button, wafts along with divine serenity. Slip in and out with ease, Jaguar straight six reliability, perfect for classic runs and shows. Bad points: Has small bubbles on one rear wheel arch, small bubble on bottom of passenger door, scab on drivers door jam/step, simple repair, and is guided accordingly.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Pioneer head unit.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Documented Engine rebuild in 2021 costing £6k. Carbs rebuilt by Carbcare, Manual choke conversion. Serviced by myself in November 23.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
5 x brand new diamond cut Alloys with 5 x brand new tyres. Stainless steel exhausts. Underbody rust treatment on 11/23. Complete with original toolkit and jack kit.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Remote central locking upgrade. New battery, New electronic ignition distributor, New Wospi high Torque starter.
Vehicle History
Remarks
Partial History file going back 20 years.
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 24th March. 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.
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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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