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1976 Daimler Sovereign LWB, Automatic, 4,235cc. Registration number NFP 752P. Chassis number 2S-7616BW. Engine number 8L-36811.
Based on the Jaguar XJ6 that was launched in 1969, the Daimler Sovereign was a badge-engineered version built under Leyland’s tenure of the company that was that bit more exclusive than the Jaguar offering.
The Series II model was built from 1973 to 1979 and was offered in both short and long-wheelbase versions with the longer body becoming standard by 1974 and boasting an extra four inches of cabin length. Compared to the Series I model, the second generation versions gained a narrower grille and more elegant chromed blade bumpers that gave it handsome lines.
Four engines were offered in the model – three six-cylinder models in 2.8-litre, 3.4-litre or 4.2-litre capacity and a 5.3-litre V12. Naturally all models feature the convenience of twin fuel cap fillers.
While some 50,912 Series II Jaguar XJ6 LWB 4.2-litres rolled off the line at Browns Lane, the Daimler variant is far rarer with only 16,929 made (with less than 100 thought to be currently licensed).
NFP was registered to Messrs Dick Protheroe & Co. Ltd., Jaguar/Daimler main dealers of Leicestershire on the 14th July 1976 selling it to our deceased vendor on the 15th. He had had a bumper potato crop and treated himself, used on special occasions, to go to the races and on holiday in the West Country, the mileage rose gently over the years as shown by the 8 stamps in the service book up to 21,810 miles in July 1986, MOT's from July 1991 at 29,780 and July 1992 at 31,057 complete its history as it was taken off the road due to ill health in 1993 and dry stored ever since. When collected by our transport firm it rolled out of the garage with ease.
This rare find, with an incredibly low mileage of only 31,143 miles, with solid history, will resurrect to being one of the most original examples on the road today.
Sold with the V5, two old MOT's, Passport to Service history book, unused Daimler tax disc holder, various maintenance leaflets and two sets of keys. Spicers have not tried to start the engine.
The two tone interior is in very good condition but in need of a deep clean and feed, wood work is very good, roof lining very good but would benefit from a clean
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