1971 Daimler Limousine [DS420]

1971 Daimler Limousine [DS420] in The Queen, Movie, 2006

Class: Cars, Limousine — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
G-MANN ◊ 2007-09-13 15:55	I think this is a Daimler DS420.
Sunbar ◊ 2007-09-14 15:13	I agree with DS420 Limousine compared with this it looks similar (door handle, rear glass and coach-line). /vehicle_95925-Daimler-DS420-Limousine-1980.html However it seems an unlikely choice for recent use by royalty except that the Queen Mother apparently preferred the Daimlers. -- Last edit: 2007-09-14 15:14:20
dsl ◊ 2024-04-27 19:20	^ Queen mum had a sequence of 5 DS420s bought 1970-92, usually registered NLT 1 and NLT 2 while in her ownership, though many sold off and re-regd with new plates afterwards. Also Buck Pal bought a 1987 (D500 GUW) for general royal household use. Last known living in Vienna; has also had D111 JHV plate.
daimlere20 ◊ 2024-04-27 20:45	Three of the final four cars produced went to the Royal Family. I think the Queen Mother's final Limousine was the 3rd last produced, currently registered as K123EYL. I have seen it on a few occasions over the years, and it had covered more miles than I would have expected, I seem to recall.
dsl ◊ 2024-04-27 20:55	Lots of info on her DS 420s. Confirms ^ that her final one was the 3rd last produced, currently K123 EYL.
daimlere20 ◊ 2024-04-27 22:36	Hendrik-Jan is a brilliant bloke, and knows more about the DS420s than anyone, I can state with a degree of certainty. Our paths haven't crossed for about ten years now.