The DS420 was manufactured by the Daimler Motor Company between 1968–1992 and over 4,000 were produced. It followed on from the Daimler DR450 & Vanden Plas limousines. Specifications were a 4235 cc DOHC Jaguar straight six engine. Wheelbase 141 in, length 226 in, width 77.56 in, height 63.39 and a weight of 4702 pounds.