A nice original and unmodified example of the Daimler Double Six with the longer wheelbase, fuel injection with genuine documented low mileage and a 5.3 litre V12 engine.
The Daimler Double Six version is much rarer than its Jaguar equivalent and features a more opulent and luxurious interior. Externally you’ll find a fluted chrome front grill and rear boot cowl that distinguish it from the Jaguar.
Only 372 DD6 Coupe Series 2 cars were produced in right hand drive so the rarity and collectability of this model are assured.
The History and Paperwork
First registered in 1978
Purchased from its one original owner in 2005
Used very sparingly and displayed and stored in a larger Jaguar collection since 2005
Matching numbers
MOT and Road Tax exempt
History file and MOTs from new to 2005
Original toolkit, spare wheel, jack and wheel brace
2 keys
The Interior
All leather interior in very good original condition
Interior shows signs of wear and tear throughout the cabin but is in overall very good condition
Good leather seats with no rips or tears
Front and rear armrests
Sunroof
No cracks to dashboard but wood veneer needs attention around the glove box
Headlining sagging in places
Period radio
All gauges and dials work
Door cards all good
Carpets in good condition
Complete and original interior
All electrics and functions are reported to be working correctly
The Exterior
Original paintwork in Green Sand
Original chrome wheels and hubcaps are all present but could do with some cleaning and attention
One wheel has a Jaguar wheel centre
Few small marks to be found in the otherwise excellent paintwork
Badges and external trim all present with pretty good chrome showing some very light surface pitting and corrosion
Front grill is showing signs of pitting and surface corrosion
Chrome surround on rear window needs re-fitting
Engine bay would be nice if detailed
Underneath appears good, clean and solid
Lights all work and are free from any cracks or damage
Clean and dry boot area containing the correct spare wheel, original toolkit and jack
The Mechanics
5.3 litre engine
Automatic transmission
Dry stored and displayed for the last 18 years
The vendor advises that the car is in good mechanical shape, starting and driving very well though he would recommend a recommissioning as the car has done only 3,700 miles in the last 18 years, and has not been serviced in the last 5 years or so.
The Summary
A nice, genuine and increasingly rare Daimler Double Six Coupe with genuine low mileage. With just two owners and in good unrestored condition, it needs some minor work and attention to detail to bring it back to its best, but will make a fine and usable classic.
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