Daimler Sovereign Series III

Overview
Produced: 1979-1987, 29354 produced.
Types: Saloon,4 doors,5 seats

Jaguar/Daimler launched its final version of the original XJ6 family in 1979, the Jaguar XJ6 and Daimler Sovereign Series III. Jaguar commissioned Pininfarina to restyle the new Series III and give a more modern look to the now eleven year old design. The Series III had an increased glass area and much cleaner lines than the old Series II cars. The front had a slimmer grille, one piece rubber faced bumper and the rear had larger tail lights and matching bumper.

The Series III came with only the 4.2 litre XK engine with either manual or automatic gearbox options, the smaller 3.4 litre option was no longer offered. The 4.2 engine had slightly more power than the previous car thanks to fuel injection. Following the appointment of John Egan in the early 80's Jaguar began to recover the credibility that it lost in the British Leyland days and quality started to improve.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
4235ccS6 DOHCJaguar XK92.07mm x 106mm
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
321 Daimler Double-Six Series III V12 Saloon Bonhams 11 Apr 2011 £5200.00 £5980.00
119 1981 Daimler Sovereign Saloon Coys 9 Sep 2007 Not sold
441 1981 Daimler Sovereign Coys 14 Jul 2007 Not sold
205 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Barons 11 Jun 2006 - £5200.00
031 1982 DAIMLER SOVEREIGN 4.2 H&H Sales Limited 12 Apr 2006 £1600.00 -
650A Daimler Sovereign 4.2-Litre Convertible Bonhams 23 Nov 2004 £600.00 £690.00
084 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Ltr (1979) H&H Sales Limited 4 Jun 2003 - £2903.00
026 Daimler 4.2 Ltr (1967) ADT 10 Apr 1995 £2100.00 -
023 Daimler 4.2 Ltr (1967) ADT 20 Feb 1995 Not sold
035 Daimler 4.2 Ltr (1967) ADT 28 Nov 1994 £2500.00 -
002 Daimler 4.2 Ltr (1967) ADT 3 Oct 1994 Not sold
011 Daimler Ferret MKIII (1963) ADT 18 Jul 1994 £1900.00 -
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