Daimler Sovereign 1976

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , From 19751978 Jaguar introduced a shortlived twodoor pillarless coup version of the Series II XJ6, using the shortwheelbase floorpan and Daimler versions included the option of both six and twelvecylinder engines,Beautifully presented in Old English White over Sand Velour, this elegant sixcylinder Coup was first registered on the 26th October 1976 and supplied by Sutton Bridge Motors to the first of three longterm family owners,A signed letter by the first owners grandson states that the car was initially used as a second car up to his grandfathers death in 1983, when it had covered approximately 23,000 miles,Inherited by his father, the car was correctly stored, until it was registered to his son in 1997, who put it through an MOT in 2005 prior to a family wedding,It was purchased by our vendor in 2016 and has formed part of an eclectic collection of aircraft, Porsche, Ferrari, a Shelby Mustang and a Sunbeam Rapier!,Patently cherished, it benefits from a reconditioned gearbox and cosmetic works that include paintwork to the lower half,The detailed history file includes the original stamped Passport to Service, interior sample book, original toolkit and various other interesting period items,Presented to auction with just 24,679 miles indicated, this is a simply delightful example of a very desirable model and worthy of your serious attention.,