Highlights
- One of the last Series 3 XJ Double Six cars built
- Spent its life on salt-free Japanese roads to 2014
- Handsome dark blue metallic with dove grey leather
- Well maintained including regular servicing in Japan and UK
- Rear brake and shock absorber repairs in 2022
- MOT valid to February 2026
The Appeal
In the 1980s nothing this side of a Rolls-Royce could deliver quite what Jaguar’s Series 3 XJ12 offered. Pillow-soft ride, smooth V12 and a firm commitment to wood and leather features all explain why the Pininfarina-titivated final XJ12 lived on long after the XJ40 arrived.
Just 1,159 Daimler Double Sixes were built. These cars got even better quality leather and wood trim plus a host of extra features including even more chromework. This 1991 car is one of the last built, handsomely finished in dark blue metallic with a walnut and dove grey leather cabin.
Until 2014 this car lived in Japan, whose salt-free roads and high maintenance standard are reflected in the car’s physical condition and extensive maintenance history. Since arriving in the UK it has had just three keepers. They have kept up the regime of sparing use and regular maintenance. Recent invoices indicate regular servicing. In 2020 the car received a reconditioning steering box and in 2022, alongside servicing, the rear calipers, discs, pads and shock absorbers were replaced. The MOT runs to February 2026 with no structural or mechanical advisories.
With Jaguar unlikely to build a car quite like this one again, here’s a chance to discover just why the V12 XJ is so well-regarded.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1991 in Japan
- First UK registered September 2014
- Three registered keepers in UK
- Current keeper since October 2023
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- Japanese service book showing regular attention
- VIN number SAJDDJLW3CR485040
- V5C
- Invoices for work in UK as shown in photos
- Highlights of recent work detailed below
- MOT valid to 19th February 2026 with advisories to note for tyres
- 74,566 km on MOT test and 74,967 km showing in photos
- 74,967 km showing on a six digit odometer but this is not verified
The Condition
- Dark blue metallic paintwork in very good order for age and mileage
- Bodywork also well kept including usual XJ check areas such as arches and sills
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Factory standard car with Daimler fluted grille and additional exterior chromework
- Sits on correct ‘GKN’ alloy wheels with matching spare in good order with light age
- MOT advisories to note for tyres
- Well kept high specification Daimler interior in dove grey with individual rear seats
- Leather shows little wear including to high traffic areas
- Carpets are well kept through cabin with light staining to driver’s footwell
- Black protective mats to footwells
- Boot carpet is clean and well kept
- Jack kit with tool roll
- Walnut veneers in good order across dashboard, doors and console
- Some very light age to console veneers as shown
- Factory two-spoke leather-rimmed wheel and original Jaguar radio fitted
The Mechanics
- 5,340cc 285bhp fuel injected V12 engine
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Well maintained car as shown in photos
- Maintenance records from Japan and UK as shown
- Serviced in December 2022 at 73,520 km and now showing 74,967 km
- Rear brakes overhauled at same time including new calipers, discs and pads
- Rear shock absorbers replaced in December 2022
- No mechanical advisories to note on MOT
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