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1977 Daimler Sovereign Series II
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1977 Daimler Sovereign Series II
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It is here more than anywhere else where you realise just why the Sovereign SII is so desirable.
The cabin is British luxury at its very best, and you only need to spend a few minutes in the wood and leather-lined haven to feel completely relaxed.
Few cars of this age can deliver such style and comfort, and things get even better on the move, where you’ll be treated to a smooth and wonderfully quiet power-plant with plenty of performance, and it is even better teamed with the smooth-shifting automatic Borg Warner gearbox.
It may not be very sporting in the bends but the Daimler is all about relaxed cruising and it does have a truly superb ride.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- Chassis 2S8153BW
- Engine: 8L40879S
- Body: 5S8527
- Gearbox: 02527015
- Matching Numbers Car
- Only traveled (circa) 173K kms from new.
- First owner owned for 44 years.
- It has air-conditioning, that works.
- It also has new front shock absorbers.
- It’s speedometer was reconditioned a year ago as it was flickering badly - typical on these cars.
- Original Handbook, wiring diagrams etc.
- Original Passport.
- Certificate Of Registration Available.
- Straight, Rust free body with Beautiful Original paintwork - It had a ceramic coating professionally applied last year.
- Beautiful original interior in mint condition for age - Veneer, leather, carpets all in good order. Hood lining recently replaced.
- Rubber good all round (windscreens, doors, boot)
- Wire wheels on good tires with plenty of thread.
- Original jack with car.
- Car runs and drives beautifully.
- Comes with good history and provenance.
- Last service circa 3 months ago.
- Would be hard to find a better example.
The SII is more than capable of playing the role of long distance tourer and if it’s comfort you’re after, fully deserves a place on any buyer’s list. There may be a few issues to watch out for but a good example like this one will bring you absolute joy.
This is a fine-looking classic and a very pleasant way to travel. There is something really special about a luxury British classic, and Daimler provided luxury like few other car makers. Based on the Series II Jaguar XJ, and launched in 1973, the Daimler Sovereign version added some extra touches to make this lovely design even classier, and that alone makes it well worth considering.
As well as that gorgeous shape, buying a Series II means you’ll be getting a car with a truly cossetting ride plus there is a great owners’ club and a huge number of specialists to call upon for advice.
Getting a good one and keeping it that way isn’t as hard, or as costly, as some might think.
Car will be sold with a new VTNZ WOF and twelve month registration if sold in New Zealand.
SHIPPING CAN BE ARRANGED FOR OUR OVERSEAS CLIENTS & TRANSPORT THROUGHOUT NEW ZEALAND CAN BE ORGANISED ON BUYER'S BEHALF.
At Waimak Classic Cars, we have been privately collecting classic cars and memorabilia for a number of years.
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DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)
NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.