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Daimler DS420 Limousine

Daimler's magnificent DR450 Limousine based on the v8 Majestic Major ran on until 1968 when Jaguar canned it and brought the replacement Daimler DS420. However, the only Daimler parts on the new DS420 were the badges and trimmings, and underneath lay the chassis and mechancis of the 4.2litre Jaguar 420G. Production continued until 1992, still using the Jaguar XK engine which had long gone from the rest of the Jaguar range. Over 4100 Daimler DS420 Limousines were built.

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Daimler DS420 Limousine - grille	Daimler DS420 Limousine. Behind the Daimler grille lay a Jaguar 4235cc 6-cylinder dohc XK engine of 245bhp which was good for 110mph. Many have lamented that Jaguar did not use the Edward Turner 4.5litre V8 which was a better engine.	Daimler DS420 Limousine. The DS420 was designed with the hallmarks of Jaguar's 420G in the bonnet and lighting, modified to incorporate a traditional Daimler grille. Underneath lay an extended Jaguar 420G chassis and all the mechanics from that car.	Daimler DS420 Limousine. The DS420 was designed with the hallmarks of a Hooper coachbuilt, and this elegance may have contributed to its success.	Daimler DS420 Limousine. Measuring 5.7metres long and almost 2metres wide, the DS420 set its sights on the Rolls-Royce Phantom market but for half the price.	Daimler DR450 Limousine
Vanden-Plas Princess MkIV	Jaguar MkX, 420G	Jaguar XJ 1968-92

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