Lot details

Year: 1987
Make: Daimler
Model: DS420 Limousine
Registration: D800 FHP
Chassis No: SADDWATL3AC200899
Odometer: 70,500

• Ex-Jaguar Cars Limousine, used by Sir John Egan
• Award winning example

The DS420, popularly known as the Daimler Limousine, was the last of the large formal limousines produced by The Daimler Company Limited between 1968 and 1992, a line which reached back to the dawn of motoring. The vehicles were used extensively as official state cars in many countries, including by the British, Danish and Swedish Royal families. Originally the cars were built at the Vanden Plas works in Kingsbury, North London. Early examples bore the 'Daimler Vanden Plas' designation on treadplates and workshop manuals, but production moved to Jaguar in Coventry in 1979, where it continued until 1992. The British Royal Mews possess three Daimler DS420s for Royal use on state occasions and general use. The late Queen Mother had four DS420 models over the years (all registered NLT 1 or NLT2), including one of the last three cars to be produced in 1992, the other two going to Queen Elizabeth II, and the other being retained by Jaguar for use in Coventry.

Originally registered on 21st May 1987 this Daimler is finished in the delightful colour combination of Dorchester Grey, with Magenta West of England cloth interior. This was an official Jaguar Cars limousine that was used by Sir John Egan on a regular basis, the glove box is signed by Sir John Egan. There is no central division in this DS420 and the front seats are from an XJ40 with the obligatory picnic tables. Originally fitted with an LPG fuel system, which we believe is now disconnected. The configuration of this Daimler differs from a standard car, the lack of division greatly improves the driving experience. This DS420 was an award winner at the Jaguar drivers club Concourse d” Elgance , trophy included and signed by the former chairman of Jaguar Cars, Sir John Egan. Supplied with a V5 registration document, a good history folder, fitted flagstaff and pennant. This is a unique motor car and a significant piece of British motoring history. Consigned by Stewart Banks