1985 Daimler Sovereign
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Description
For sale: 1985 Daimler Sovereign LWB – only 58,000 km from new. A beautifully preserved long-wheelbase Daimler, the higher-spec equivalent of the same-year Jaguar, featuring four individual bucket seats and factory speed control. Very rare in New Zealand and an absolute pleasure to drive.
Originally purchased new—believed to be in Dubai—by a Christchurch resident, who later brought it home. It was subsequently sold through Kevin Woods Motors to another Christchurch owner before my father purchased it around 15 years ago.
Recent maintenance and improvements include:
Oil and filter change
New spark plugs
New Bilstein front shocks
New fuel injectors
Replacement fuel tanks
New fuel pump
New fuel tank level sensors
New fuel tank solenoid valve
New automatic transmission mount
New Michelin tyres
Brakes serviced
Condition: The vehicle is tidy, straight, and perfectly usable as-is. However, the paintwork is showing its age. It presents well, but a high-quality repaint would be required for anyone seeking concours-standard finish. The air conditioning needs a regas, and the cruise control is currently not operating.
Included: Original woollen front mats, handbooks, and receipts. Sold with current registration and WOF. This car was specified new with North American bumpers which make it unique in New Zealand.
Inspection welcomed in Ashburton.
Questions & Answers
More exterior and underside images, please stgermain1 (575 • 6:29 am, Mon, 17 NovMore photos to come thanks rover5000 (27 • Monday, 17 November 2025are you sure about the 58k mileage being correct....the wear on the front seat and the amount of work done on the car would suggest otherwise ???? cuba.ghuznee (110 • 3:39 pm, Mon, 17 NovYes definitely the mileage is correct. The Daimler was not used for 15 years and all the work was required was due to recommissioning the car. It didn't need all injectors replaced or the front shocks but we decided it would make the car more reliable as a result. It starts on first turn of the key. The leather is in excellent original condition. rover5000 (27 • Monday, 17 November 2025Is this the same car advertised for $10,000 recently.(also in Ashburton)? mhomer (67 • 1:48 pm, Wed, 19 NovThis was listed earlier than intended by a family member who did not have all of the information. That listing has been removed. rover5000 (27 • Wednesday, 19 November 2025
View finance estimate $79 weekly 