Daimler DS420 Limousine

Production years: 1968 - 1992

The DS420 was announced in April 1968, based on the Mark X/420G floorpan. It was offered in Limousine form and as a chassis for bespoke coachmakers. It was initially built at the Vanden Plas Coachworks in London and sold through normal Daimler channels but VDP closed in 1981 and it was brought in house to Browns Lane.

Production ceased in 1992 by which time a total of 5,043 had been built a good number for such a specialist vehicle, very popular in the diplomatic and funeral trades it still has an elegance sadly lacking in today's stretched cars.

Model Summary

Model Type:

Mark 10/420G/DS420

Production Dates:

1968 - 1992

Optional Extras

Choice of two types of radio installations for front and rear
Electric Radio aerial
Electrically operated front and rear windows
Electrically operated rear quarter windows
Electrically operated centre division
Chromium plated flag mast for bonnet
Adjustable reading lamps for rear compartment
Nylon over-rugs for the rear compartment
Laminated windscreen
Heated rear screen
Front & Rear seat belts
Fire extinguisher
Sundym tinted windscreen & side windows
Wing mirrors
Integrated ignition/starter switch to steering column
Fog/spot lamps
Electrically heated rear screen
Rear compartment footrests
Chromium plated badge bar
Sony colour TV in veneered cabinet
Single or dual tone colour finishes
Interior trims to suit requirements
Equipped and veneered cocktail cabinet for rear compartment
Media veneered cabinet to incorporate audio visual systems
Flourescent lighting for rear comparment
West of England cloth upholstery for rear compartment
Full leather trim
Curtains for rear compartment
Fold away veneered writing tables
Refrigerated cool box for boot area
Central division and rear window blinds
Exterior colour schemes to individual requirements

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