2023-01-28 10:16:59 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 1/23

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/no-reserve-1971-daimler-sovereign-42l-nARjJ4_aaid

Auction description:

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Colour Silver

Odometer 31,956 Miles

Engine size 4235

Seller Type Private

Town Sibton

Location Suffolk

Country United Kingdom

Excellent opportunity for restoration project or parts donor

Only 31,956 miles

Owner states all parts present on vehicle

Complete and original interior

SORN since 13 June 2022 

Current V5c

No MOT history available

Handwritten log of ownership, parts, and fuel-ups from miles 18,400 in 1983 to 30,486 in 1985 

Various spare parts and jack included with sale

Majority of history unknown, this vehicle was purchased with intention to be a parts donor for an XJ6, but is no longer needed due to change of circumstances

The Interior

Owner states all lights, switches, buttons are in unknown functional state as hasn’t been driven or used

Seats in used condition, showing signs of wear and age

Driver’s seat with medium to heavy signs of use but no tears, passenger and rear seats in better condition

Some spots/mould present on seats

Footwells and kickboards in worn but usable shape, would benefit from cleaning

Dashboard in overall good condition

Wood veneer shows some start to delamination, but overall good

Steering wheel in overall excellent condition with small signs of use on the wrapping

Buttons, switches, and dials in excellent condition

Tachometer and speedometer could use new glass

Headlining sagging

Boot is in overall condition expected for the age of the vehicle, but spare tire is present, and trim is in place.

The Exterior 

In overall used and aging condition, but leaves room for improvement

All panels and trim present, but some weather wear apparent

Brightwork in aged condition, but for the most part in good condition for the age

Paintwork in attractive colour but fading is apparent and rust setting in places

Glass in overall good condition with some scuffs and scratches, but without any cracks or chips larger than a pinpoint

Light lenses in good condition but some fading can be seen

Wheels in overall good and usable condition, all centre caps present

Tires still with some tread, but do show some age, would likely need replacing

Underside shows some heavy signs of corrosion with rust setting in, should not be driven in current state

The Mechanics 

Engine bay in good visual condition for the age of the vehicle with some signs of corrosion present

4.2L I6 engine 

Owner states the engine turns over but will not start due to sitting for known history

Owner states transmission, brakes and suspension is in an unknown state currently, as vehicle has not been driven