Beschreibung
OFFERED today by Martin Howey Classics (Est. 25 years) is a delightfully presented 1970 Daimler XJ6 (Sovereign to give it the correct model name) and although Series 1 XJ6s are highly sought after, this gem comes with the added bonus of being an early example and thus comes with the chrome rimmed dials which were very soon to be faded out on the XJ6. An hpi check shows no previous owners (1 from new) and it is believe that the mileage reading of 76, 000 is probably correct. Dry stored for the past decade or so but also treated to a very good re-spray during that period. Recently had some minor fettling such as fuel pump, ignition system, now working on both fuel tanks etc. Drives very well and brakes seem to be fine. Excellent oil pressure. Would be best to give her a good once over due to lack of use for the past ten years or so, but on the key and sounding great. Price would be difficult to beat on an up and driving chrome dial Series 1. V5 would need to be applied for but vehicle is on the DVLA system and I have a full hpi check here and so will cost you £25. I didn't want to put my own trader's name on it as that would lose the zero previous owners figure.
This description is based on my opinion of the vehicle, the paperwork that comes with the car and anything I have been told about it. The vehicle is 53-years-old and this cannot be taken as a definitive statement for obvious reasons. As with most classic cars, there may be faults and quirks whilst, almost inevitably, some degree of tinkering and care will always be called for. Such are the joys of owning an antique vehicle and they must be taken within their own context and not compared to modern day cars. They are sold as old, mainly out-dated machines and come without any comeback whatsoever. They are my terms and conditions.
My classic cars are motoring antiques. This car, for example, is 53years-old. It's not two, five or even ten-years-old as your own everyday car may be. It has been in service for more than half a century and so will have quirks and faults in there somewhere. However, faults on these old girls are not always apparent when buying and selling classics which is what I do. I do not restore them, nor do I pretend that they are concours cars. The majority of them go out as they came in, and I continue to enjoy finding more - a skill which is becoming increasingly difficult as many of you will be aware. They deserve to be taken on as "family pets" and cared for through thick and then. They don't make them any more and demand now out-strips supply. Please bear all this in mind, and enjoy your classic car. I can also assist with delivery and so please ask for a quote.
I have now been established as a one-man band classic car dealer for 25 years and pride myself on my buying prowess and - due to small margins - my prices which I firmly believe are up there among the very best in the UK classic car marketplace.
Thanks, Martin. the details below.
