Daimler Double Six

The Chairman of Jaguar at the time “Lofty” England declared that the new V12 luxury saloon was to be baptized the Daimler Double Six, and so it came to pass and a legend was born. The Series III, the final derivative of the Daimler Double Six, arrived in 1979 and like its predecessors benefited from the clean-cut, new body designed by famed Italian design house, Pininfarina.

The new design featured more glass, slightly squarer lines around the roof area, and up to date front and rear styling. The Series III soldiered on until the late 1980s, outliving the XJ6, the departure of which was delayed by problems installing the engine in the new XJ40 series. This was the flagship car in the Jaguar/Daimler line and was produced until the very end of 1992. The term “XJ12” is also inaccurate as this referred only to the base-trim model and the vast majority sold were the upscale V12 Sovereign or Double Six models.

It would be hard to imagine news footage of the 1980s and early 1990s without a member of the cabinet or the House of Windsor ascending elegantly out of a Double Six. No other car of that period epitomised brisk luxury travel like a Daimler, and in such a truly understated British fashion. This car was not concerned with the pomp and showmanship of a Rolls Royce, it was a Daimler and it meant business.

The Daimler Double Six offered here at Autostorico is a 1990 example which was first registered in Japan before returning to the United Kingdom in March 2012. This stunning example is finished in Green Mica with full Olive Green leather interior and has covered a mere 56,124 miles. Specification highlights include; Power steering, Air conditioning, Electric windows, Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Electric windows, Trip computer and Electric door mirrors.

Supplied with its original Japanese book pack including a stamped service book, Complete tool kit, Original sales brochure (English), Current V5 registration document and MOT certificate with no advisories valid until 27^th June 2018.

A perfect opportunity to own such an iconic British classic, which will certainly appreciate over time.

Viewing strictly by appointment only.

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