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1974 Daimler Soverign 4.2-Litre Saloon (SWB) Manual Overdrive

Lot Number: 212

1974 Daimler Soverign 4.2-Litre Saloon (SWB) Manual Overdrive

One of the more rare and desirable Daimlers, being a Short Wheel Base example with a Manual Overdrive gearbox. To be offered with No Reserve.

  • Sold for: £5,288

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Silver

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    THO 8M

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    57427 Miles

SUMMARY

One of the more rare and desirable Daimlers, being a Short Wheel Base example with a Manual Overdrive gearbox. To be offered with No Reserve.

DESCRIPTION

  • A genuine one-owner matching number example used sparingly for 'Sunday Best'
  • Finished in silver with a deep red hide
  • Desirable short wheelbase model with a manual overdrive gearbox and superbly original throughout even down to its period-correct Pirelli Cinturato tyres
  • Just seen the light of day after a period in storage of some 26 years
  • Complete with original book pack, document wallet and tool kit
  • Ideal for recommissioning to be used as is or the perfect candidate for a full restoration
  • Please note engine is free and does turn
  • Please note that due to the extended period of storage, a current V5C has not been located therefore an application for a replacement by the buyer will be required

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
212
Make
DAIMLER
Model
SOVERIGN 4.2
Variant
Saloon - SWB
Registration Number
THO 8M
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
2M2376DN
Engine Number
TBA
Transmission
Manual Overdrive
Body Colour
Silver

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

Consignor

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SCORE:

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Exterior


Bodywork:

Glass:

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Chrome:

Trim:

Remarks

Just removed from dry storage after a period of some 26 years

Interior


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Headlining:

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Boot:

Remarks

Just removed from dry storage after a period of some 26 years

Engine


Components:

Appearance:

Starting:

Running:

Remarks

Just removed from dry storage after a period of some 26 years, no attempt has been made to start or run the engine

Transmission


Gears:

Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Remarks

Just removed from dry storage after a period of some 26 years

Running Gear


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Chassis:

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Remarks

Just removed from dry storage after a period of some 26 years

Electrics


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Remarks

Just removed from dry storage after a period of some 26 years

Vehicle History


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

Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 25th March between 9am and 2pm.

Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back by 9am on Monday morning, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.

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