Overview
Produced: 1961-1968, 864 produced.
Types: Limousine

In 1961 Daimler introduced a new formal limousine version of its Majestic Major, the DR450. The DR450 used the same 4561cc V8 engine as the smaller Majestic Major but featured a longer chassis and bodyshell complete with a higher roofline. These massive cars weighed in at around two tons and were primarily intended for the private hire sector or operators looking for a limousine with more substantial proportions than the standard car.

The Daimler DR450 continued in production until the arrival of the DS420 in 1968, by then some 864 examples had been sold.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
4561ccV8 OHVDaimler V8
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
114 mph11.3 s18 s220 bhp 5500
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
077 Daimler (1968) H&H Sales Limited 19 Feb 2003 Not sold
087 Daimler Saloon (1968) H&H Sales Limited 4 Dec 2002 Not sold
157 Daimler Mark 1 (1966) BCVA 26 Oct 2002 Not sold
031 Daimler (1968) H&H Sales Limited 29 May 2002 - £7560.00
052 Daimler Jaguar Sovereign (1968) Barons 5 Feb 2002 Not sold
734 Daimler (1968) Brooks 27 Apr 2000 - £1725.00
225 Daimler (1967) Brooks 6 Mar 2000 - CHF9200.00
353 Daimler 4.2 Ltr (1968) Brooks 18 Nov 1999 - £3565.00
243 Daimler (1967) RTS Auctions Ltd 15 Jun 1999 £1350.00 -
248 Daimler (1967) RTS Auctions Ltd 7 Mar 1999 £900.00 -
093 Daimler 4.2 Ltr (1968) Poulain LeFur 14 Dec 1998 FF65000.00 -
Unknown Daimler (1966) Parkes 18 Apr 1998 Not sold
026 Daimler Special Sports (1967) Brooks 25 Oct 1997 Not sold
967 Daimler Sports V8 (1967) Brooks 21 Jun 1996 - £6900.00
074 Daimler 420 Saloon (1967) Sandown 25 Feb 1995 £3800.00 -
039 Daimler (1968) Sandown 25 Feb 1995 £5100.00 -
427 Daimler (1968) Sandown 26 Nov 1994 £2100.00 -
036 Daimler (1968) Christies 10 Sep 1994 £1800.00 -
404 Daimler Saloon (1965) Sothebys 11 Apr 1994 £2600.00 -
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