Highlights
- Low mileage example with comprehensive history file
- Beautifully specced interior
- Rarer and more desirable Daimler XJ40
- 12 month advisory free MOT
The Appeal
Suave, well appointed, a true gentleman's automobile. The Daimler nameplate has been proudly bestowed upon the front of some truly special cars, and perhaps one of the most coveted is the exceptional XJ40. The standard Jaguar model in its own right is a rather splendid car but the Daimler does a marvellous job of turning everything up to 11.
Something of a timewarp example, this 1994 XJ40 is in truly fine form having been under careful ownership of one elderly gentleman for some considerable time. With just over 60 thousand miles on the clock and a comprehensive stamped service history, this retro executive express is undoubtedly a great example of the legendary model.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 30/08/1994
- Sold through the Jaguar company cars division in Coventry
- Accompanied by Jaguar book pack consisting of several pieces of owners literature and operating manuals
- Owners manual with colour illustrated Daimler diagrams
- Service book with extensive collection of stamps for service work undertaken by both Jaguar main dealers and independent garages
- Folder of invoices for further servicing work and parts purchased for the car
- V5 registration document present with the vehicle
- Private registration D12 SHL included in the sale
- Large quantity of previous MOT certificates
- MOT valid with no advisories until March 2024
The Interior
- A truly splendid place to be
- Incredibly luxurious interior space in impeccable form
- Sumptuous cream leather throughout with contrasting blue piping
- Great quality seating front and rear highlighting very little, if anything in the way of wear or blemishing
- Excellent wood finish trim throughout the cabin, all in great shape with an brilliant shine
- Pull down walnut trays for rear seat passengers
- Working rear window blinds
- Daimler radio cassette player
- Incredibly high specification car for its era
- Electric windows front and rear in good working order
- Working sunroof
- Good quality cream headlining
- Excellent vintage switchgear clusters surrounding the steering wheel
- Vast rear boot space with high quality grey carpeting
- Extensive Jaguar toolkit with stamped Jaguar tools, it does not appear to have seen much, if any use throughout its life
- Electronically controlled seating
- Impeccable cream carpets across the cabin
- Two tone cream and beige leather dash panel in fine form
- Matching cream and beige door panels of an equally high quality
The Exterior
- Classic, timeless exterior styling
- In good order from an aesthetic perspective
- Dark navy blue paintwork of a good standard with nice shine and decorative coachlines along the body
- It is worth nothing that a small rust scab has appeared on the front passenger side wing as highlighted in the photographic package
- Great quality chrome trim used across the car
- Darker tinted rear lights as found on the Daimler XJ40s
- Iconic chrome front grille piece, in excellent form
- Headlights, badging and glass all present very well
- Panel gaps appear concise and consistent across the vehicle
- Four excellent Daimler wheels are found at ground level with a fifth space saver spare wheel and tyre stowed in the boot
- Classic colour scheme makes for an effortlessly classy automobile with great road presence
The Mechanics
- Fitted with a 4.0 straight six engine, which having covered just over 60 thousand miles, is in great order
- Marvellously smooth automatic transmission, still providing crisp gear changes
- Cleanly presented engine and engine bay
- The Daimler provides a thoroughly great driving experience, with a beyond comfortable ride and a more than suitable amount of power behind the right foot if needed
- Well maintained at regular intervals throughout its lifetime
- Advisory free MOT for added peace of mind for the next owner
Summary
The XJ40 is finally starting to garner the appreciation as a classic it has always so greatly deserved. Well styled, well equipped and genuinely usable, it's a truly great model which with its Daimler nameplates on, becomes something very special indeed.
Increasingly rare, Daimler XJ40s seldom come to market, especially of a quality such as this particular example. Low mileage, well documented history and a desirable specification, this car comfortably ticks all the boxes one looks for in an executive cruiser.
Notice to bidders
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UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft. It is currently not covered by a finance agreement.
