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DAIMLER MAJESTIC Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 142 DAIMLER MAJESTICs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 144 in 2024 Q1 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (1.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the DAIMLER MAJESTIC is rarer than 56% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (142 in the latest data).
Rarer than 56% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the MAJESTIC
The Daimler Majestic DF316/7 and DF318/9 luxury saloon was launched by the Daimler Company of Coventry in July 1958 and was in production until 1962. Edward Turner had been appointed Chief Executive of BSA Automotive in 1957 and promised new products, this car was to carry his new V8 engine still under development. The six-cylinder, four-door saloon, with new three-speed Borg Warner automatic transmission, power steering and vacuum-servo assisted four-wheel disc brakes was mechanically up-to-date for its time, but it had a heavy coachbuilt body of outdated construction on a separate chassis which...
DAIMLER MAJESTIC — questions & answers
How many DAIMLER MAJESTIC are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 142 DAIMLER MAJESTIC were still registered in the UK — 96 licensed and on the road, plus 46 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DAIMLER MAJESTIC rare?
The DAIMLER MAJESTIC is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (142), making it rarer than 56% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the DAIMLER MAJESTIC increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DAIMLER MAJESTIC on UK roads rose by 2 (1.4%).
What fuel do most DAIMLER MAJESTIC use?
Most DAIMLER MAJESTIC run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DAIMLER MAJESTIC peak?
The DAIMLER MAJESTIC peaked at 144 registered in 2024 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.