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Daimler Majestic, Majestic Major

In 1958 Daimler introduced the Daimler Majestic, very much an evolution of the Daimler Regency and based on a box section chassis with separate body. There were important changes, however, including disc brakes on all four wheels and new styling that was lower and roomier than the Regency One-o-Four model. The six cylinder ohv engine was enlarged to 3794cc to give 147bhp and a top speed greater than 100mph. Daimler also exhibited the Daimler Majestic Major in 1959 but this did not go into production until November 1960. The most important change in the Majestic Major was the installation of the 4561cc V8 engine designed by Edward Turner which could give the car a top speed of 120mph. The Majestic Major was also given a longer tail with enlarged boot. In 1961 Daimler introduced the DR450 limousine version of the Majestic Major, in 19 foot form with standard limousine body or as a chassis engine for coachbuilt bodywork. Production of the Daimler Majestic (DF 316/7, DF318/9) ended in 1962 after 1490 were sold, and production of the V8 versions continued until 1968 after 1180 DQ450 saloons and 864 DR450 limousines had been made.

Daimler Majestic - badge on rear bumper	Daimler DR450 Limousine - grille	Daimler Majestic. A 3794cc 6-cylinder engine powered the Majestic, enlarged from 3468cc given to the Regency/104. Majestics with round vents are the V8 Majestic Major.	Daimler Majestic Major, with Edward Tuner 4561cc hemi head V8 engine. The DQ450 was also available as the DR450 19foot limousine	Daimler Majestic and Majestic Major. The DE316/7 is on the left with the shorter boot than the DQ450 Majestic Major on the right.
Daimler Majestic DF316/7. The Majestic replaced the Daimler Regency and the One-O-Four, with its styling derived from the Barker body first given to the Lanchester Fourteen. The Majestic 6-cylinder 3,784cc engine was also a development of that fitted to the earlier car. The DQ450 was essentially the same car with the Edward Turner V8 engine fitted.	Daimler Majestic DF316/7. Introduced in 1958, the DF316/7 Majestic was slightly wider outside, but with more internal width as a result of the restyling from the Barker-styled DF310 model . There was an update to the Majestic as the DF318/9 which improved the braking and re-arranged the dashboard.	Daimler Majestic Major, with Edward Tuner 4561cc hemi head V8 engine. The DQ450 was also available as the DR450 19foot limousine	Daimler Majestic Major. The DQ450 Majestic Major not only acquired the Edward Turner V8 engine, but also an enlarged boot over the DF318/9, achieved by simply pushing it outwards between the rear lights.	Daimler Majestic. The Majestic replaced the 104 series in 1958, and although looking similar it was a wider and more substantial car. The waistline on the Majestic is almost straight until it dips to the tail lights, whereas the Regency waistline dipped to trace the outline of the rear wheel arches.

Daimler Majestic Major. The Majestic was upgraded to the V8 Majestic Major in 1959, and gained a longer boot whilst retaining the same length rear wings!

Daimler DR450 Limousine.

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