Classic Car Auctions THE SEPTEMBER CLASSIC CAR SALE 24th September 2022

+buyer’s premium of 12.5% +VAT (15% including VAT at 20%) 47 classiccarauctions.co.uk More Details Lot 740 Bid On Lot 740 Lot details Reg: MGV 613P Chassis no.: 2H1499BW Mileage: 56,193 MOT expiry: 01/09/2023 LOT 740 Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000 1976 DAIMLER SOVEREIGN 4.2-LITRE COUPÉ A rare, late production, Daimler Coupé with an interesting civic history and Mayoral duties in London. • This lovely example dates from 05/01/1976 and has a particularly interesting pedigree • It was previously owned by Sir Anthony Jolliffe, who was the Sheriff of London in 1980 and the Mayor of London in 1982 • Subject to a three-year, glass out, bare metal, new panel restoration in 1988 • It was refinished in its original Signal Red and fully retrimmed in tan leather • The engine was completely dismantled, the crank reground, new pistons fitted and the gearbox stripped and rebuilt • New suspension, steering, brakes, radiator, exhaust and road wheels were fitted together with both front and rear screens and seals • It is as immaculate today as it was when it reappeared after its three-year restoration programme and drives beautifully • Less than 70 of these elegant pillarless coupés are left in the UK with very few in this remarkable condition Vendor condition report: Overall: 108/135 ««««¶