Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 28th April 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Wed 29th April 2026 from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1983 Daimler Sovereign 4. 2
Estimate
£9, 000 - £11, 000
Registration No: A105 BNH
Chassis No: SADDCALP3CC367162
MOT: July 2026
Supplied by Appleyard Jaguar, Leeds on 01/ 08/ 1983
First registered as a director's car to Yorkshire Bank PLC
Odometer displaying a warranted c. 72, 000 miles from new
Exquisitely finished in Cranberry red over Biscuit leather
Supplied with extensive history file including JDHT Certificate and current V5C
One of the most accomplished saloons of it's generation, the Series III XJ6 range debuted in 1979 to much acclaim. Penned by Pininfarina, It was visually distinguished from the Series II by new thicker bumpers, the removal of separate "quarter-light" windows from the front doors, and a revised rear roofline featuring a slightly more angular c-pillar. Series III Daimler Sovereign (Six) Production ended in 1983 but the body style continued into the early 1990's with the V12 powerplant. The Series III marked a notable quality improvement over the Series II due to Jaguar's implementation of computerisation during the early 1980's.
This example was supplied new by Appleyard Jaguar Leeds, to Yorkshire Bank PLC as what can only be presumed as a director's car, on August 1st 1983. Originally registered A240 JWU, it would have been among the first prefix letter cars on the road. Finished exquisitely in Cranberry metallic red over a Biscuit leather interior with walnut trim, it is clear this car has been well cared for and it remains highly original. Covering most of it's mileage under the Bank's custodianship up until the mid 1990's, it is understood from the service and MOT history to have only covered c. 12, 000 miles in 33 years and has a warranted c. 72, 500 miles on the odometer. Bidders are invited to inspect the plethora of photos of the vehicle to get an idea of it's condition. The headlining has been replaced within the last c. 10 years and a major service was carried out in 2024 at a cost of over £500 including engine oil, gearbox oil, diff oil, brake fluid and power steering fluid. The history file includes a book pack with service history, radio booklet and owner's manual along with period brochures, old MOT's, extensive parts lists/ catalogues, Haynes manual, JDHT certificate and sundry invoices.
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Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
