Introduction
Paul Wright
Designed to broaden the appeal of the model, the series III was introduced in March 1979 with a number of important changes, one of which was fuel injection.
A more modern appearance was needed by Jaguar to broaden the appeal of the model and so a few changes were made to the series III, even though they were still produced with the series II floor-pan, boot and bonnet. The roof line was raised to give occupants more headroom and the windscreen rake was altered to give a cleaner, more sleek look.
Aside from cosmetic changes such as wrap-around, thicker bumpers, the removal of the front quarter light windows and new rear light clusters, one of the most important changes was the introduction of the Lusac Bosch fuel injection system. Other modifications to the cylinder head and air intake boosted the power output of the 4.2 to 205bhp, an increase of 24bhp from the previous carburettor setup.
The series III had a successful production run up until 1986. In 1983, just to confuse everybody, the model names changed. The base model would become known as the XJ6, the more luxurious was the Jaguar sovereign and the top of the tree was known simply as the Daimler.
This particular model is the 1979 version of the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 which looks to be in lovely condition, with its factory option vinyl roof, an interior with no real signs of any heavy wear and low mileage for the year.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Paul after meeting Jez the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Hi, both tanks are operational. But I’ve not topped her up so I couldnt tell you how much fuel is in them.
Kind regards.
Just wondering if both fuel tanks are in use ?
Hi, the total owners are now 4, however my uncle has been the third owner since 2005 until I inherrited in January this year but I have not driven her at all.
Kind regards
How many owners on your Daimler??
Hi, yes that’s correct, there has only been the one closer for as long as my uncle had the car and I can confirm it is secure when driven, there is no bounce or lift, and has just passed her mot.
Kind regards.
Hello Jez, have noticed the nearside bonnet closure spring and lever are missing,is that side of the bonnet not secure??
Hello Jez, what are the advisories on the mot please? Many thanks, Alun.
Hi, the mot is in the car and I’m away this weekend, if you go on the gov website on mot check and type in BHV 63T it will be there under “history”
are both the front floor pans solid ?
Hi, yes they are, all the underside is in very good condition and just passed her mot. Kind regards
thank you
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Cheadle, Staffordshire
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