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3 x Daimler Royale Limousines $1750 SAVE $350
This car was a response to the Rolls Royce Phantom V limousine. It is precisely the same length and width, and
shares similar interior dimensions and accoutrements. It is powered by a Jaguar 4.2 litre engine, with dual carbs
and an automatic transmission.
The Weight of the standard DS 420 is an impressive 4600 pounds unladen. Seating in the rear compartment consists of a standard bench seat with fold-out center armrest, 2 side armrests, and 2 occasional fold-out seats which store away against the cental divder.
The front chauffuers compartment consists of a bench seat from 1967 until 1983, then dual bucket seats until 1992. The standard central division between chauffeur and passengers is a sliding glass window. Although, an electrically operated up/down divider was available as an option.
A rear cocktail bar and TV station was available as an option for the rear compartment. The 420 also came standard with no radio in the vehilce, however the standard mounting position is in the rear armrest (on either side) or in the cocktail cabinet (if fitted). On the fixed rear armrests are the rear seat heating controls, controls for the optional telephone to the driver, lighting controls for the rear seat reading lamps and footwell lamps, electric division switch (if fitted), and rear seat air conditioning (if fitted).
Most automobiles were not fitted with air conditioning. Air conditioning was available as rear-only, or dual front and rear, each with their own controls. Another option was a personal flag mount for the center of the hood, the roof of the car, or the front wings (fenders).
Of course, for royal use, a blue bullet shaped police light was standard on the roof. An interesting feature of this light is that it included a clear section at the top to light the personal warrant fitted to the top of the car. Bullet-proofing was listed as an option in some years.
