1979 Daimler Sovereign Vanden Plas

Registration No: GVF 149T
Chassis No: DCALL3BC110252
MOT: May 2023

• In current ownership for the last 5 years and subject to works in previous ownership including engine and gearbox overhaul
• Offered having covered just 97,104 miles from new
• History file including original leather bookpack, a number of manuals and catalogues, heritage certificate and more

The Daimler Sovereign was a name applied to a sequence of luxury cars built by Jaguar but carrying the Daimler badge between 1966 and 1983 and were based on contemporary Jaguar body shells, chassis and engines. The launch of the Jaguar XJ6 in 1968 and its Daimler sister in 1969 redefined expectations in the luxury car sector. The new model truly 'moved the goalposts', setting new standards in comfort, refinement and handling. A waiting list was quick to form and enthusiasm remained strong upon the introduction of the facelift variant for the 1974 model year. Commonly referred to as the "Series II", the 4.2 L XJ6 straight-6 engine (most popular in the United Kingdom) and the 5.3 L V12 XJ12 were continued with an addition of a 3.4 L (3,442 cc (210.0 cu in)) version of the XK engine available from 1975.

Initially, the Series II was offered with two wheelbases, but at the 1974 London Motor Show Jaguar announced the withdrawal of the standard wheelbase version: subsequent saloons/sedans all featured the extra 4 inches (10 cm) of passenger cabin length hitherto featured only on the long-wheelbase model.

Manufactured on 23 November 1978 and first registered March of 79, this particular Daimler is presented in the attractive combination of Dark Blue with contrasting Beige leather interior. Presented for sale having been in current ownership for the last 5 years, 'GVF 149T' was subject to extensive works spanning the last 3 years of its previous ownership. These works included an engine and gearbox overhaul, as well as air conditioning being fitted, electronic ignition and oil cooler.

Now showing just 97,104 miles on the odometer and 5 former keepers on the V5C document, this particular example comes with a history file including its original leather wallet with handbook, workshop repair manual, Jaguar parts catalogue, Barretts parts catalogue, MOTs dating back to 1986, heritage certificate, a small collection of invoices and 3 sets of keys. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment and transmission as 'Very Good', with the paintwork and interior trim 'Good'.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762