Description
Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas Series 1 LWB, 1973, RHD.
Mileage: 32, 700 miles from new (52, 600 km)
In superb overall condition
Service history
Very good paintwork
Interior entirely original and as new
Mechanical condition is perfect
A rare and exceptional car in such original condition, matching numbers with its Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate.
This Daimler V12 chassis number 2B1234BW was built on 16 April 1973; it is the 234th example built from a total of 337 RHD, making it an extremely rare model. Only 5 LHD examples were assembled, which makes them exceedingly scarce.
The Daimler Double Six VDP Series 1, whose tall grille is highly distinctive, were all produced in under a year between May 1972 and June 1973 before the introduction of Series 2 with the lower grille, which explains their rarity.
This automobile is one of the very early examples of the Daimler Double Six / Jaguar XJ12. It is equipped with the legendary Jaguar V12 5. 3L engine which also powered the E-Type. It is fed by four Zenith-Stromberg carburettors and develops 253 bhp DIN at 6, 000 rpm and 41. 6 kgm DIN at 3, 500 rpm. This engine is paired with a Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic transmission.
The coachwork is in its original metallic caramel colour with an interior in perfectly preserved original leather, chamois in colour with Daimler-specific finishes, burr walnut woodwork enhanced by light lemonwood fillets.
As with all Daimler Double Six / Jaguar XJ12 Series 1, it came with standard power steering, brake assist and four electric windows… but it was also equipped with a number of desirable options including air conditioning (working, R134 refrigerant recharge in October 2025), Oyster mirrors with interior adjustment, a heated rear windscreen, retractable seat belts and chromed wheels.
Magnificent example of the only V12-powered saloon of its era, at the time the fastest saloon in the world, capable of taking you to 240 km/ h in absolute comfort and quiet.
