DAIMLER · DAIMLER EAGLE · Cars
DAIMLER EAGLE Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 49 DAIMLER EAGLEs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 55 in 2014 Q4 — only 89% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 6 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the DAIMLER EAGLE is rarer than 66% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 49 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 66% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the EAGLE
The Daimler Company Limited ( DAYM-lər), before 1910 known as the Daimler Motor Company Limited, was an independent British motor vehicle manufacturer founded in London by H. J. Lawson in 1896, which set up its manufacturing base in Coventry. The company acquired the right to use the Daimler name simultaneously from Gottlieb Daimler and Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft of Cannstatt, Germany. After early financial difficulty and a reorganisation of the company in 1904, the Daimler Motor Company was purchased by Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) in 1910, which also made cars under its own name before...
DAIMLER EAGLE — questions & answers
How many DAIMLER EAGLE are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 49 DAIMLER EAGLE were still registered in the UK — 45 licensed and on the road, plus 4 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DAIMLER EAGLE rare?
The DAIMLER EAGLE is genuinely rare, with only 49 left, making it rarer than 66% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the DAIMLER EAGLE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DAIMLER EAGLE on UK roads fell by 3 (5.8%).
What fuel do most DAIMLER EAGLE use?
Most DAIMLER EAGLE run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DAIMLER EAGLE peak?
The DAIMLER EAGLE peaked at 55 registered in 2014 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.