Found on Classic Car Deals21 photos1967 Daimler DS40 Royal Limousine
Specifications
- Year
- 1967
- Make / Model
- Daimler DS40
- Trim
- Royal Limousine
- Engine
- Jaguar 4.2L Inline-6
- Exterior color
- Silver/Black
- Interior color
- Interior Material
- Seller type
- Dealer
Description
1967 Daimler DS420 Royal Limousine – Howard Hughes’ Custom-Built CarEngine: Jaguar 4.2L Inline-6 Transmission: Borg-Warner 12 Automatic Mileage: 49,000 km (≈32,000 miles) Drive: Left-hand drive (extremely rare U.S. spec) Title: CleanThis 1967 Daimler DS420 Royal Limousine is an ultra-rare example custom-built for Howard Hughes, featuring unique factory modifications tailored to his preferences. The car has been preserved in a private collection and remains in exceptional mechanical and cosmetic condition.Hughes-Specific FeaturesCentral rear throne-style bucket seatFactory-installed air purification systemBuilt-in onboard toiletSoundproof divider and electric privacy glassMechanical & SpecificationsJaguar 4.2L inline-6, dual carburetors, 245 hpIndependent front & rear suspensionFour-wheel disc brakesDual 12-gallon fuel tanksTop speed: 109 mphEngine recently inspected—excellent conditionInterior & ConditionSilver over black exterior with mohair interiorElectric rear windows, full rear air & heatAll gauges, clocks, and lighting operationalRecently detailed and tuned (fluids, plugs, wires, brake pads)Large luggage compartment and full-size spareA historically significant, left-hand-drive DS420 with bespoke Howard Hughes modifications—an extraordinary and extremely rare collector’s limousine. Make and ModelTypeClassic CarsYear1967MakeDaimlerModelDS40SeriesRoyal LimousineMileage and TypeMileage32000TitleClearVINCBL0311Stock #CBL0311Exterior / InteriorBody StyleLimousineDoors4Exterior ColorSilver/BlackInterior ColorInterior MaterialMohairMechanicsEngine4.2L Inline 6Cylinders6DrivetrainTransmissionBorg-Warner 12 AutomaticFuel TypeFuel EconomyCity / Highway
