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Daimler has enjoyed a long history in England. Founded in 1893, it was a completely separate company from the German Daimler. Originally an importer of German Daimler gasoline engines, over time it expanded into automobile production and produced many cars for English royalty. Daimler used a sleeve valve engine design and produced 6- and 12-cylinder engines that were powerful and quiet.
After World War II, Daimler continued to produce unique cars, like the cars designed for and styled by Lady Docker, the wife of Daimler's chairman. Eventually, Daimler became part of Jaguar and shared platforms. Based on the Jaguar 420G chassis, Daimler produced 4141 limousines from 1968 to 1992. Most body panels for the DS420 were manufactured by Motor Panels, the bodies were assembled by Park Sheet Metal and the bare body was shipped to Vanden Plas in London for final assembly. Some cars were sent to other coachbuilders for special bodies.
The late British Queen Mother had five of these cars. The Royal Courts of Denmark and Sweden also have this model in active service. Former users are the courts of Spain, Belgium, Luxemburg, Monaco, Morocco, Jordan, Bahrain, and many presidents. The most eccentric customer was the American billionaire Howard Hughes. He had a very special interior fitted, including a toiler under the rear bench.
This DS420 Limousine wears coachwork by Mulliner Park Ward.
After World War II, Daimler continued to produce unique cars, like the cars designed for and styled by Lady Docker, the wife of Daimler's chairman. Eventually, Daimler became part of Jaguar and shared platforms. Based on the Jaguar 420G chassis, Daimler produced 4141 limousines from 1968 to 1992. Most body panels for the DS420 were manufactured by Motor Panels, the bodies were assembled by Park Sheet Metal and the bare body was shipped to Vanden Plas in London for final assembly. Some cars were sent to other coachbuilders for special bodies.
The late British Queen Mother had five of these cars. The Royal Courts of Denmark and Sweden also have this model in active service. Former users are the courts of Spain, Belgium, Luxemburg, Monaco, Morocco, Jordan, Bahrain, and many presidents. The most eccentric customer was the American billionaire Howard Hughes. He had a very special interior fitted, including a toiler under the rear bench.
This DS420 Limousine wears coachwork by Mulliner Park Ward.
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Recent Sales of the Daimler DS420
(Data based on Model Year 1974 sales)
1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Sold for USD$2,402 2016 Anglia Auction | |
1974 Daimler DS420 Limousine Chassis#: 1M2939BW Sold for USD$12,650 2004 Bonhams - MOTOR CARS |
Daimler DS420s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1974 Daimler DS420's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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