Daimler Sovereign 420 (1968–1969) Price Guide

The 420 Sovereign of 1966 to 1969 was the transitional Daimler. It was based on the Jaguar 420 saloon with Daimler’s fluted grille and enhanced interior, it bridged the independent Daimler era and the XJ-based Sovereign that followed. The last Daimler to use a pre-XJ Jaguar platform.

The Car

The 420 Sovereign used the Jaguar 420’s 4,235cc straight-six in an enhanced interior with leather, walnut veneer, and the Daimler-specific instrument facia. Jaguar independent rear suspension and all-round disc brakes as standard. The 420 Sovereign was discontinued when the XJ6 replaced the 420 Jaguar in 1968, with the Daimler Sovereign continuing on the new platform.

Buying

The 420 Sovereign is the transition car,Jaguar 420 mechanicals with Daimler specification so mechanicals are pretty well ironed-out. Rust in the body is the primary concern for prospective buyers.