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1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2-Litre Series 2

Lot Number: 707

1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2-Litre Series 2

A lovely, time-warp, 4.2 Sovereign with less than 11,000 miles and impressively refreshed after some time in an important collection.

  • Sold for: £21,375

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 24th September, 2022 at 11.00am BST at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Greensand

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    KCH 35N

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    10649 Miles

SUMMARY

A lovely, time-warp, 4.2 Sovereign with less than 11,000 miles and impressively refreshed after some time in an important collection.

DESCRIPTION

  • Presented in the rare colourway of Greensand with a brown Everflex roof
  • This car has been within two large collections for much of its life
  • Now carefully recommissioned including the fuel system, oil and filters
  • Lovely original tan leather interior with Cinnamon carpets and a new headlining
  • Some older paperwork and a letter from the first two private keepers supporting the indicated mileage. Confirmed at 10,370 in 2019 and now 10,649
  • Lots of original features including its spare key still bolted to the inner wing

Viewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd September between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 24th ahead of the auction which begins at 11am.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
707
Make
DAIMLER
Model
SOVEREIGN
Registration Number
KCH 35N
MOT Expiry
11/07/2023
Chassis Number
2S2834BW
Engine Number
8L5393S
Transmission
Automatic
Body Colour
Greensand

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.

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SCORE:

108 / 135

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Remarks

5 Owners from new. Firstly 2 private owners, used sparingly until 2005, followed by 2 large collections. Receipts and warranty information for Dinitrol rust protection applied at first registration. Factory handbooks, assorted old tax discs and MOT's. Receipt for recommissioning works carried out in 2005 at 10183 miles


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 25th September between 10am and 3pm and Monday 26th September between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 26th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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