The Vanden Plas - the hand-finished, most luxurious version of the Series 2 Daimler XJ, sitting below only the V12 Double-Six
Reported complete and unmodified, retaining its Vanden Plas-specific interior fittings and original specification throughout
One registered keeper in Poland since its 2015 import - over a decade in single ownership
Working air conditioning and a good set of Pirelli P4000 tyres
Registered in Poland with roadworthiness inspection valid until April 2027
The Appeal
The Vanden Plas sat at the very top of the Series 2 Daimler range, finished by hand at Kingsbury with deeper carpets, extended woodwork, individually shaped rear comfort seats, and a level of trim that set it apart from the standard Sovereign. It was the car for buyers who wanted the quietest, best-appointed XJ that Browns Lane could produce short of the twelve-cylinder Double-Six - and for many enthusiasts, it's this that remains the connoisseur's choice within the lineage.
This 1977 example in metallic blue over beige leather is a genuine car. It is reported complete and unmodified, and has been with one registered keeper in Poland since its import in 2015. Under the bonnet is the familiar 4.2-litre XK straight-six with automatic transmission. Highly original, beautifully presented and with only minor work to bring it up to top-notch snuff, this car is ready and waiting for its lucky new keeper. image.png1.69 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 01,300 km (five figure odometer)
The vendor observes that the odometer has 'almost certainly turned over at least once,' and the true total mileage is not known or warranted
Country of registration: Poland
Technical inspection status: valid until 25/04/2027
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