26th Jun, 2021 12:00
Online Auction of Classic Cars, Motorbikes, Registrations & Automobilia
1990 Daimler DS420 Limousine
Registration - 588 TRE
Chassis No. - SAJDWAT3AA201399
M.O.T. - Expired
Odometer - 95,164
Very smartly finished in black over ivory, ‘588 TRE’ is being retired from its 15-year role as a wedding car. The vendor informs us that ‘it has been garaged and therefore protected from the elements for most of its life, and extremely well kept’, and he presently grades the interior as ‘excellent’ and the largely rust-free bodywork, paintwork, six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission as ‘good’. The Daimler’s specification includes power-assisted steering and brakes, central locking, electric division and radio. The driver’s compartment is trimmed in black and the passenger one in beige velour, while walnut cappings and ‘excellent carpets throughout’ add to the required degree of luxury. The vehicle is now available for sale complete with uniform (hats, gloves, flower arrangements, umbrellas and champagne kit), two new tyres, full service history, the existing cherished registration plate (‘588 TRE’), and eye catching chrome radiator mascot.
Daimler’s DS420 was produced between 1968 and 1992 and was effectively the replacement for the Majestic Major-based DR450 and the ubiquitous Austin Princess. An imposing-looking executive limousine, it served as an official state car in many countries – not least for the House of Windsor. It also found favour with numerous embassies, local authorities, funeral parlours and up-market hotels. It was based on a lengthened version of the Jaguar 420G platform and powered by a 4.2-litre, 245bhp derivative of the DOHC straight-six, race-proved XK engine. Notable roles for examples of the model have ranged from serving as the hearse and mourning limousine at Princess Diana’s funeral, and providing transport to Heathrow Airport for Commander Bond and Moneypenny in the 1997 film Tomorrow Never Dies. A total of some 4,116 DS420s were produced.
In summary:
- Very smart former wedding limousine
- Comes complete with wedding uniform
- Generally well-kept and garaged for most of its life
Location of Vehicle - Monk Bretton, Barnsley
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £8,000 - £10,000Registration - 588 TRE
Chassis No. - SAJDWAT3AA201399
M.O.T. - Expired
Odometer - 95,164
Very smartly finished in black over ivory, ‘588 TRE’ is being retired from its 15-year role as a wedding car. The vendor informs us that ‘it has been garaged and therefore protected from the elements for most of its life, and extremely well kept’, and he presently grades the interior as ‘excellent’ and the largely rust-free bodywork, paintwork, six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission as ‘good’. The Daimler’s specification includes power-assisted steering and brakes, central locking, electric division and radio. The driver’s compartment is trimmed in black and the passenger one in beige velour, while walnut cappings and ‘excellent carpets throughout’ add to the required degree of luxury. The vehicle is now available for sale complete with uniform (hats, gloves, flower arrangements, umbrellas and champagne kit), two new tyres, full service history, the existing cherished registration plate (‘588 TRE’), and eye catching chrome radiator mascot.
Daimler’s DS420 was produced between 1968 and 1992 and was effectively the replacement for the Majestic Major-based DR450 and the ubiquitous Austin Princess. An imposing-looking executive limousine, it served as an official state car in many countries – not least for the House of Windsor. It also found favour with numerous embassies, local authorities, funeral parlours and up-market hotels. It was based on a lengthened version of the Jaguar 420G platform and powered by a 4.2-litre, 245bhp derivative of the DOHC straight-six, race-proved XK engine. Notable roles for examples of the model have ranged from serving as the hearse and mourning limousine at Princess Diana’s funeral, and providing transport to Heathrow Airport for Commander Bond and Moneypenny in the 1997 film Tomorrow Never Dies. A total of some 4,116 DS420s were produced.
In summary:
- Very smart former wedding limousine
- Comes complete with wedding uniform
- Generally well-kept and garaged for most of its life
Location of Vehicle - Monk Bretton, Barnsley
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: Online Auction of Classic Cars, Motorbikes, Registrations & Automobilia, 26th Jun, 2021
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