1977 REDUCED Daimler Sovereign Series 2 LWB LOW MILES!!!! For Sale

FINAL REDUCTION - REDUCED TO CLEAR

REDUCED - 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4. 2l Series 2 LWB (Long wheel base)

This 1977 Daimler was discovered two years ago covered in dust in a garage in Northern Ireland where it had been laid up since 1996. In the past two years I have spent a small fortune bringing this classic back to life but the time has come to let it go.

This particular Daimler is the 4. 2litre Long Wheelbase model and has just over 39, 200 original miles on the clock. It’s basically the same car as a Jaguar XJ6 but a higher spec. It drives very quietly and smoothly and still looks incredible for its age. The vehicle is a very solid example above and underneath with only minor blemishes and a few age-related marks. Boot floors, sills and bottom of doors are all in very good shape and the floors are excellent. As far as I can see, the paint is original and, despite a few age-related micro-blisters, it has a great shine and the glass is like new. The car has a Borg Warner Automatic transmission, and the interior is like new (even the carpets). The seats are tan leather and it comes with power steering and electric windows (which all work). All the gauges work aside from the fuel gauge. The original radio, map light and interior lighting all work as they should.

The car is fully UK registered (also MOT exempt) and the tax book states it was first registered on 04/ 02/ 77. The colour is olive green but I think the correct colour code is called ‘Fern Grey’. I have fitted four brand new tyres only a few weeks ago and the car comes with original chrome pressed wheels and a matching spare (which is like new). In the past two years I have spent thousands with SNG Barrett and have fitted lots of new parts including a brand-new fuel tank, two new fuel pumps with return valves, new stainless exhaust system, master cylinder, gear box mountings, carb repair kit (also had the carb cleaned in an ultra-sonic tank), calipers, discs and pads (front and rear), handbrake pad set and brake hoses. Both tanks work perfectly and switch with no issues. When we pulled the Daimler out of storage we also changed the head gasket as a precautionary as it had been off the road for so long.

As stated above, the car, although a very solid example body-wise, has been laid up for a very long time and could do with some mileage being put back on it. Since owning the car I’ve only covered around 300 - 400 miles but it does drive very well and still has that luxurious feel. On a few occasions the transmission has slipped ever so slightly when the car is cold (literally for a few seconds) but the more I drive it the less this happens – it may need a trans filter change. Once running for a few minutes this does not happen and the gear change is perfect. The car would benefit from new chrome bumpers (chrome has flaked off in places and there is pitting) and needs the headcloth replaced (its sagging). As you can see from the pics there is a little bit of bubbling on the lower front wing but this could easily be repaired and is not structural. There is also a small indentation under the front bumper (front passenger side wing - see pics)
These Daimlers are getting harder to find in such solid condition and although its not concour it wouldn’t take much to bring it fully back to its original condition

I’m happy to arrange shipping of the car worldwide at buyers expense. Can ship to England or Scotland for around £300 on a transporter.

Call me if you need anymore info. the details below
Reg: PUK960R
Vin: 2S8473bw
Engine code: 4235

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