Highlights
- Exceptional Bordeaux Red with cream leather interior
- Superb condition throughout
- Less than 54,000 miles from new
The Appeal
Make no mistake; this Daimler is undeniably on a different level to others offered elsewhere. There would be very little effort required to take it to concours level. The mileage is unusually low for its age, but looking at the car you could be forgiven for thinking it had covered even fewer.
It is obvious that the respray and restoration work carried out around 2008 was completed to an exceptional standard, and as the Daimler has lived a sheltered life since, it remains just as smart today. If you are looking for the best around, here it is…
It is obvious that the respray and restoration work carried out around 2008 was completed to an exceptional standard, and as the Daimler has lived a sheltered life since, it remains just as smart today. If you are looking for the best around, here it is…
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st November 1989
- Supplied by Guy Salmon, Thames Ditton
- First owner, lady from Hounslow , Middlesex.
- Bought by 3rd owner in 1995 who kept it for 25 years
- Relocated to the Isle of Wight in 2002
- Service book with 11 stamps from 1989 to 2005 at 50,000 miles
- Full respray in approximately 2008
- Last owner purchased the Daimler in 2018
- MoT valid until 20th April 2023
- Full MoT history back to 2005 corroborates low mileage at 53,767
- Service book with 11 stamps from 1989 to 2005 at 50,085 miles
- Full body respray in approximately 2008
- V5c in name of last owner
- Full underbody Waxoyl in 2000 with certificate
- Owners pack with Service book and Manual
The Interior
- Impressive cream leather with Burgundy piping
- Clean and presentable condition
- Excellent wood veneer throughout
The interior is exactly the quality you’d expect from a Daimler that has covered a mere 54,000 miles from new. It is quite obvious that it has been extremely well looked after and never parked outside for any length of time as there is no fading or UV damage to any of the materials. The leather is in excellent condition; we could only find a couple of small marks, and the driver’s seat has some creasing that would perhaps benefit from a leather treatment.
The carpets are all immaculate as is the roof lining. The wood veneer is excellent with a good shine, and only the smallest of cracks visible either side of the Daimler badge on the centre console,- barely noticeable. The steering wheel is pretty much perfect, as is the whole dash area and instruments. We checked all the switches and can report that everything appears to function correctly, including the sunroof and electric windows. The door panels are all clean and free of scuff marks with working marker lights, and the sill plates are equally untouched, with just minor scratches to the driver’s side sill plate.
The boot is clean and very smart with biscuit coloured carpet throughout, complete with matching bag for the jack and brace. There is an original and complete Jaguar tool kit, along with a set of thick burgundy coloured sheepskin floor mats.
The Exterior
- Full respray circa 2008
- Excellent wheels with new Pirelli tyres
- Bright chrome parts with no pitting
According to paperwork on file the Daimler received a complete repaint in its original colour of Bordeaux Red Clear in about 2008, although there is no invoice on file. We would think this had to be correct as the paint work is excellent with no sign of corrosion to be found anywhere. The 4th owner bought the Daimler in 1995 and then took the car with him when moving to the Isle of Wight in 2002.
The respray was carried out by Lushington Hill Bodyshop of Wotton, IoW, and it was obviously so simple spray over. Some remedial work was required to the body and the fuel tank, all glass and doors were removed during the process. Elsewhere on the exterior the chromework is excellent with no pitting. The black plastic on the bumpers has aged well with no evidence of the colour fading that plagued cars of this period.
The respray was carried out by Lushington Hill Bodyshop of Wotton, IoW, and it was obviously so simple spray over. Some remedial work was required to the body and the fuel tank, all glass and doors were removed during the process. Elsewhere on the exterior the chromework is excellent with no pitting. The black plastic on the bumpers has aged well with no evidence of the colour fading that plagued cars of this period.
The wheels are in great condition with no damaged or corrosion and they have a set of barely used Pirelli P4000 tyres.
The Mechanics
- In current ownership for XXX years
- Stamped service history to 50,000 miles
- MoT valid until April 2023
It’s no surprise that the Daimler performs as well as it looks. We drove to and from the photoshoot and can report that it’s all systems go! Starting first time, and driving with no strange noises from suspension or steering, the Daimler really is a pleasure to drive. The gearbox does its job smoothly and the step-down works just where you want it to. The V12 is gloriously smooth, and gives you a firm shove in the back under acceleration, accompanied by a subdued roar.
The Service book and MoT history tells the story of this car, with regular servicing until just 4,000 miles ago. There are no invoices for more recent work as unfortunately the owner was suffering from Alzheimer’s and some of the paperwork was mislaid. Sadly, after 25 years of ownership the Daimler was sold to a friend on the Isle of Wight in 2018. He has added just less than 2,000 miles in the past 4 years, having the car regularly serviced by Wights Classic Garage.
Summary
There is something about a Daimler that will always be a cut above the more average Jaguar. Better equipped in period and now much rarer, this example has to be one of the best around. The condition has to be down the care and expense lavished upon it during its 25 years with an owner who obviously loved it. What a beautiful example.
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