Description
A Superb Daimler XJ40 3. 6 produced within the first 12 months of the model launch with everything working correctly
An Extremely Rare find in this condition being a very early car and in desirable Daimler specification, these models were considerably more expensive that the XJ6 equivalent at the time and were only sold to the discerning few in the 1980 `s
Just 64, 000 miles from new ( 1, 641 miles per year )
Registered in November 1987
Registration E202 FPK
Presented in Solent Blue Metallic
Saville / Doeskin Light Grey Leather interior
4 Speed Automatic Gearbox
Service History and background
This Daimler has had a full an extremely comprehensive inspection completed including mechanical and electrical work to future proof this beautiful Daimler for the next keeper detailed below with an expenditure very recently of £6000
Originally Serviced by Swain & Jones Ltd Jaguar Main Dealer of Fareham who were the supplying Jaguar Main Dealer until December 2014, Swain & Jones closed permanently in April 2015
It then moved to Sunningdale Motors Ltd, Rolls Royce Specialist from 2016 for a short time.
DPS Coachworks who then serviced the car confirmed knowing the Daimler as their customers, husband and wife owned the car from new.
They had conversations in relation to the cars history and its servicing over the years discussing where it had been looked after, which is very typical of the older generation especially when passionate about their car.
It covered very little mileage during their ownership and in later years it only had a drive out to the MOT station but was still serviced every year.
Continuously stored in a heated garage in West London for 32 years and 10 months with the first owner from new, and due to this correct dry storage E202 FPK has remained in solid excellent condition.
Remarkably it has never been welded or suffered from underside corrosion and is still wearing its original factory under-seal from new which is quite incredible.
Sold to its second keeper (3rd on V5 as it was registered to Husband and then wife of the first owners) A Jaguar enthusiast in 2020 and featured in the Jaguar Enthusiasts Magazine, he kept the car for 4 years
Servicing work completed in March 2026 @ 64k miles by Modern and Classics
Full works included:
Comma Classic 20W/ 50 Oil & Filter Service with a Bosch filter
Fuel Filter Changed - Bosch
Gearbox Oil Changed
New Spark Plugs x 6 Platinum NGK
New Distributor Cap & Rotor Arm
New HT Leads
New Engine Rear Exhaust Manifold & Gaskets (Original Parts)
Rear Diff Service
New Front Brake Pads
New Engine to Gearbox Rubber Mount
New ABS Sensors
Resolve Power Steering Hose Leak and replace fluid
Rear exhaust box rubber hanger
Drivers Door Rubber
Tyres replaced
Wheel bearings adjusted
Air Conditioning Serviced
Comprehensive electrical restorations to cure the notorious XJ40 gremlins that affect the dashboard warning system as the years pass. Every element of the electrics has been gone through from the dashboard to the light modules which are protected by Lucas units ensuring all earths and connectors and modules are replaced or repaired to ensure its operating as it was in 1987.
Additionally the rear exhaust manifold was replaced at the same time along with the engine to gearbox mount that are often missed during inspections.
New Front & Rear Springs & Shock Absorbers to replace the original units that become hard and noisy as the years pile on, these are fully adjustable which ride as the factory units.
Beautiful New Headliner including Sunroof Panel in factory colour and material which in this case is light sand
Factory Specification includes:
Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Factory Steel Sliding Electric Sunroof
Electric Windows
Electric Door Mirrors
Trip Computer – Fully Functional in all settings
Central Door Locking- Fully Functional including the boot
Auto Close Function for the Windows and Sunroof still operates on the key
3 x Original Jaguar Keys
Rear Walnut Picnic Tables with headrest reading lamps
Very Rare Early Adjustable Pull out Reading Lamps
Rear Passenger Sun Blinds
Original Radio with Electric Aerial
Daimler/ Jaguar Owners pack with instruction handbooks and supplements, showroom brochures and price lists along with Haynes manuals and service receipts
Factory Boot Mounted Toolkit which is complete, immaculate and original
Early Black Number Plate Boot Surround
Glove Box Extending Vanity Mirror
Daimler 15" Lattice Alloy Wheels x 5 with Genuine Daimler Centre Caps
Electric Seats, Driver & Passenger
ABS
Leather Sun visors
Leather Grab Handles
Genuine XJ40 Rubber Over Mats
Jaguar XJ40 Grey Carpet Mats
When receiving its new MOT which it passed with NO ADVISORIES, I was able to view the underside of the car in detail and it is just incredible to see how genuine it still remains after almost 40 years, something so many XJ40 models are not able to boast about.
Correct dry storage over the years has saved this wonderful car from the dreaded rust that so many of these cars suffered from.
Beautiful factory standard engine bay with all production stickers, labelling, fuse box and relay covers are present and correct along with the factory battery isolator which is still operational
On the road this Daimler performs as it should with an impressive amount of performance after nearly 40 years when required. The gearbox changes as it should and the ride is smooth and comfortable free of any noises or clonks
In Summary
One of the few surviving early 3. 6 Daimler XJ40 models in solid standard excellent condition, Sir William Lyons would be very proud; he sadly passed away two years prior to this particular cars delivery but was still able to see the XJ40 almost hit production before his death in 1985 a model he was very involved with since the early seventies.
Very few Daimler XJ40 models are still registered on UK roads and this is one of those surviving cars in very fine order with everything working as it should including the Air Conditioning, Cruise Control and all the electric refinements, making this a very comfortable usable classic Daimler.
Comprehensively serviced and recommissioned which has been an extremely enjoyable thing to do and now able to pass on to the next owner to enjoy.
"Please note the fuel filter was fitted after the underside picture was taken"
The exhaust system is Genuine Jaguar
Additionally next year will be its 40th Birthday so “Historic Vehicle Tax Class” is applicable meaning free road tax and ULEZ Compliant for London Zones
For more information please CALL Michael to discuss further
