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. Jaguar Cars took over The Daimler Company in 1960 and the 1966 Sovereign was the second Daimler to be based on a Jaguar model. Subsequent Sovereigns arose with the series I, II and III Jaguar XJ6. Jaguar introduced a short-lived two-door pillarless coupe version of the Series II using the short wheelbase floorplan with Daimler versions using both six and twelve cylinder engines; the coupe has proved the most enduring. Built, as it was, in relatively low numbers but demonstrating a purity of profile that has become very sought-after.

This 4.2 litre Daimler coupe was originally supplied by Henleys of Chester in October 1976, specified with the automatic gearbox and in a very attractive colour combination of Greensand over Cinnamon. The car spent more than 30 years on the Isle of Man registered '57 JMN', owned by a Father and Son, before being repatriated to mainland UK around 2010, though only returned to its original registration in 2021. The exceedingly low mileage is believed to potentially be accurate but due to its island life it is very hard to confirm or deny. The overall condition of the car is quite exceptional, the interior looks as though it has hardly seen any usage and the exterior is gleaming, following a full respray a few years ago. The gearbox was replaced by the previous owner in 2021. Viewing would be highly recommended to full appreciate the condition of this example, our vendor is a Jaguar specialist and long-term enthusiast and reports this one is an absolute joy to drive. Supplied to auction with a V5C registration document, history file containing Jaguar Daimler Heritage Certificate and various invoices for works over the past few years. Consigned by Fraser Smith

Lot details
Year: 1976
Make: Daimler
Model: Sovereign Coupe
Registration: TSO 132R
Chassis No: 251851BW
Odometer: 16,183

* Excellent survivor example
* Attractive Greensand over Cinnamon colour combination
* Jaguar Daimler Heritage Certificate