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DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPE Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 14 DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPEs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 16 in 2014 Q3 — only 88% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 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 DROP HEAD COUPE is rarer than 76% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 14 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 76% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the DROP HEAD COUPE
A convertible or cabriolet () is a passenger car that can be driven with or without a roof in place. The methods of retracting and storing the roof vary across eras and manufacturers. A convertible car's design allows an open-air driving experience, with the ability to provide a roof when required. A potential drawback of convertibles is their reduced structural rigidity (requiring significant engineering and modification to counteract the side effects of almost completely removing a car's roof). The majority of convertible roofs are of a folding construction framework with the actual top made...
DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPE — questions & answers
How many DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPE are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 14 DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPE were still registered in the UK — 11 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPE rare?
The DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPE is genuinely rare, with only 14 left, making it rarer than 76% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPE on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPE use?
Most DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPE run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPE peak?
The DAIMLER DROP HEAD COUPE peaked at 16 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.