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1971 Daimler Sovereign 4.2
Asking price: $13,495
Listed more than a month ago | Seller located in Auckland City, Auckland ·2215 views · 76 others watchlisted

1971 Daimler Sovereign 4.2

  139,000km
  Sedan
  5
  Petrol
  4235cc
  Automatic
Number plate:  OP755
Year:  1971
Exterior colour:  Red
Doors:  4 door
Cylinders:  6 cylinder
Number of owners:  3 owners
Import history:  Imported
Registration expires:  Oct 2026
WoF expires:  Oct 2026

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Looking for a classic sedan? This 1971 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Series 1 is a well-regarded example of British luxury from the early 1970s. It features the 4.2-litre inline-six engine that became synonymous with refinement and smooth power delivery in its era.

This particular car is an imported model when new and I'm the third New Zealand owner. The auto gearbox suits the car's relaxed character well. It's a proper 5-seater with space inside for passengers.

The Sovereign nameplate represented Daimler's premium offering, built with attention to detail and quality materials. These cars were known for their comfortable ride and solid build quality. This one remains in good running order and presents well for its age.

If you're after a classic British sedan with presence and a bit of history, this could be worth a look. The 4.2-litre engine provides good performance while the auto makes it easy to drive around town or on longer runs.

Loads of money spent on it owes me at least $30k Not rusty Drives well All the hard work is done You could carry on or do nothing and use as a daily New tires and chrome sculptured wheels Motor was done before I bought it New plugs, leads, points distributor etc Replaced the tanks Radiator re cord New hoses Rebuilt back subframe New brake pads and rotors on the back New back brake bleed system WOF and Rego only 3 moths old New Carpets included New exhaust The bonnet was professionally renovated due to rust. Rebuilt waterpump Loads of other things done, was my COVID project. Battery a year old Loads of receipts Ball joints done Powder coated manifold New rubbers on the boot and indicators Fuel pumps sorted Both tanks go Brake master cylinder refurbished

I have the Original Handbooks Tools Jack seats carpets etc 3 spare tanks Wheels, hubcaps, chrome fittings Rubbers back and front windows Rubbers for side windows Have loads of other parts including a towbar I removed

Similar to a Jaguar xj6

Feel free to get in touch if you'd like more information or to arrange a viewing.

Questions & Answers

  • Headline? stgermain1 (585) • 7:24 pm, Sun, 1 Mar It's mainly good except for the very back pillar area. The sun has got it. I will take a photo during the week. brackenridge (442) • Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • The original seats are no longer? stgermain1 (585) • 4:36 pm, Mon, 2 Mar I have the original seats. The passenger seat is fine. The back seat and drivers seat need attention. The foundation is there though. Just worn and split. They are a tan colour. I also have two Jag front seats. They all come with auction. All that stuff is a lockup so I can't get photos. brackenridge (442) • Monday, 2 March 2026
  • And the jags seats have headrests. The seats in the car are the best of them. Seller comment Monday, 2 March 2026
  • All the spare parts I have will come with the car. They will need picking up once car is sold Seller comment Monday, 2 March 2026
  • Car has two sets of keys Seller comment Monday, 2 March 2026
  • Carbs rebuilt and new floats Seller comment Tuesday, 3 March 2026
  • Has a tow bar that can easily be put back on Seller comment Tuesday, 3 March 2026
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brackenridge

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