1896	On January 14,the Daimler Motor Company Ltd is registered as a company
1897	On October 2, a Daimler sets off from John O' Groats to Lands End, Successfully completeing the 929 miles at an average speed of just under 10 mph.
1900	The Prince of Wales takes delivery of a 6hp Daimler to begin half a century of royal patronage.
1901	Shaft-drive introduced on Daimlers: early cars had been chain driven.
1904	Daimler fluted radiator surround appears for the first time.
1910	Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) buys Daimler.
1921	3.3 litre TT420 is the last four-cylinder Daimler. In 1922, it is replaced by a 3litre six.
1923	Daimler's first use four wheel brakes.
1926	The 7.1 Litre Double Six becomes Britains first production V12 engine.
1939-45	As part of the war effort, Daimler builds nearly 10,000 Dingo scout cars and armoured cars.
1960	BSA sell Daimler to Jaguar on June 18 for £3,400,000.
1962	Daimler 250 V8 saloon is the final appearance of a powerplant unique to Daimler, This MK11 Jaguar look-alike lasted untill 1969, Thereafter all Daimlers were powered by Jaguar engines.
1966	New Daimler Sovereign is based on the Jaguar 420
1968	Daimler's DS420 Limousine introduced.
1972	Daimlers Double Six name revived for the first time since the 1930's. This time, Double Six refers to Jaguar 5.3 litre V12.
1992	After a production run of nearly 5,000, the Daimler DS420 Limousine bows out.
1996	Limited production run of 200 Daimler Centuries to commemorate 100 years of the oldest British marque.
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