1988 Daimler DS20 Limousine Auto

Highlights

Advisory-free MOT valid until 30th January 2025
In current ownership since 2000
Superbly presented throughout

The Appeal

How do you define luxury? Well, we reckon a Daimler DS420 serves as a pretty good definition. Supremely spacious, opulent trimmed in the finest materials and powered by a Le Mans-winning engine, it’s no wonder that these limousines were favoured by royalty and government officials.

This 1988 example has had just one former registered keeper and has been part of the vendor’s wedding hire fleet since 2000. Judiciously maintained, well preserved and highly presented inside and out, this looks to be a splendid example and the current advisory-free MOT provides reassurance that this car is in good health.

The History and Paperwork

V5C present
Acquired by the vendor in February 2000
94,556 miles indicated
MOT until 30th January 2025

The Condition

Two-tone black/silver paint scheme
The paint and chrome present very well overall with only slight signs of age
Straight and solid-looking bodywork
The panels all appear to align nicely and the doors fit well overall
There is some slight bubbling/cracking to the paint around the sills and lower bodywork
Daimler chrome hubcaps fitted
White band tyres
The various bumpers and trims all appear in good shape
The underside looks immensely smart
The cabin is impeccably presented throughout
Red velour upholstery in very good condition with hardly any wear apparent
The carpeting looks in fantastic condition
Beautifully preserved woodwork
All the instruments, controls and switchgear present well

The Mechanics

4.2-litre XK DOHC straight-six
Three-speed automatic gearbox
Original-looking engine compartment
No advisories recorded during the last MOT test
We understand the Daimler to be in good driving order with no known issues reported

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