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Daimler Sovereign (XJ) 1973-79
In 1973 Jaguar announced the Series II versions of the XJ cars with higher front bumpers and squatter grilles; the long wheelbase was default. Daimler continued with its 'Sovereign' model based on the XJ6 4.2, but from 1975 this was also available with the 3.4-litre engine. A V12 Daimler was badged as the 'Double-Six' and from the outset a Vanden Plas version was also offered, and then in 1975 a Daimler 4.2 Vanden Plas was announced. In 1979 the Series III car was launched with completely revised body by Pininfarina and this continued until 1992.

 

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Daimler Sovereign 1978 - badge on bootlid
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Daimler Sovereign - boot badge
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Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2 - boot badge
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Daimler Sovereign 1978
 Daimler Sovereign 1978 frontb
Daimler Sovereign 1978. Sovereigns were available from 1973, and most were built on the long wheelbase chassis as were most of the XJ Series II. The Sovereign had a 4235cc 170bhp XK6 engine, although from 1975 an optional 3442c 160bhp unit was available
Daimler Sovereign 1978 rear
Daimler Sovereign 1978. In 1973 the Series II versions of the Jaguar XJ6 were introduced and the Daimler Sovereign models were updated in the same way
 Daimler Sovereign 1979 front
Daimler Sovereign 1979. This car shows the Kent Alloy wheels which had been optional from 1975, and also the all orange front indicators from 1978
 Daimler Sovereign 1979 rear
Daimler Sovereign 1979
 Daimler Sovereign 42 S2 front
Daimler Sovereign Series 2 4.2. The Series II XJ models were launched in 1973, most notably gaining a higher front bumper for Federal regulations, and a squatter grille
 Daimler Vanden Plas 42 S2 front
Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2. Vanden Plas versions were available of the 4.2litre (no longer called 'Sovereign') and the Double-Six. This Series II car shows the higher bumper line dictated by Federal regulations, and the squatter grille.
Daimler Vanden Plas 42 S2 rear
Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2 Series II. Vanden Plas versions were available of the 4.2litre (no longer called 'Sovereign') and the Double-Six.
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Daimler Vanden Plas. From 1975 a 4.2litre version of the Daimler Vanden Plas was introduced. Both the Vanden Plas and the Double Six Vanden Plas used the long wheelbase body which was now the standard length for Series II XJ cars.
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Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2 Series II. Vanden Plas versions were available of the 4.2litre (no longer called 'Sovereign') and the Double-Six.
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Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2 - rear wheel
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