Highlights
- Well-kept car in Satin Beige with Magnolia leather
- Low documented mileage for the year
- Service history with 26 stamps plus numerous bills
- Heritage Certificate and original book pack included
- In current ownership since 2017 and dry stored since 2018
- Current MOT valid to May 2026
The Appeal
The XJ40 was the first full rethink of the original XJ. It worked so well that its DNA, first developed in the early 70s, underpinned the firm’s models into the new Millennium. The Daimler-badged cars got elevated specifications, notably including better wood and leather.
This car is an early adopter of the then-new 4L version of the firm’s highly regarded AJ6 straight six engine. Finished in rare Satin Beige metallic with Magnolia leather, it is in very good condition and presents well across the usual XJ40 check areas.
The current keeper acquired the car in 2017, and it has been in dry storage since 2018. That has helped keep the mileage at a very reasonable level. The service history shows a very full service book - the vendor reports 26 entries - and the car carries a lengthy MOT to May 2026 with no structural or mechanical advisories.
The XJ40 is experiencing something of a renaissance, and with good reason, because it exhibits great Jaguar qualities of comfort and quality. Good examples like this stand out and as a 4L Daimler it is arguably the version you want.
The vendor says:
“The Daimler is just a fantastic example with a lovely interior and a great colour combination
“Daimler has excellent service history, 26 stamps plus lots of bills, many old MOTs going back to the first one, has a Heritage Certificate, original book pack, and service book.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 11th January 1990
- Factory built in December 1989, three months after 4L engine was introduced
- Current keeper since July 2017
- Comprehensive service history with 26 service stamps reported
- Numerous bills and invoices included as shown
- MOT records dating back to the first test we are told
- Original book pack and service book present as shown
- Heritage Certificate included as shown
- Dry stored with minimal use since 2018, we are told
- V5C
- Original radio included as shown
- MOT valid to 22nd May 2026 with minor advisories for tyres
- Showing 81795 miles in photos, supported by service records
The Condition
- Rare Satin Beige metallic paintwork in good general condition for age
- Some minor marks and points to note in photos, as shown, including front wings
- Bodywork presents well with minor areas to note in photos such as base of rear screen
- Small dent to also note on offside front wing
- Exterior fitting including additional Daimler chromework, presents well
- Matching Dunlop tyres with advisories to note on MOT
- ‘Teardrop’ alloys in very good condition with matching spare
- Fitted with Daimler mud flaps
- No structural advisories on MOT with underside shown in photos
- Magnolia leather interior with Daimler specification, including sculpted rear seats
- Upgraded walnut veneers to door, dashboard, console and rear picnic tables
- Carpets in good condition with lambswool overmats
- All instruments reported to be in working order
- Specification includes sunroof and rear blinds
- Fitted with a modern DAB Pioneer stereo with original unit supplied with car
The Mechanics
- 3,980cc AJ6 fuel-injected 6-cylinder engine
- 4spd automatic transmission
- Starts first time and runs very well according to the vendor
- We are told that the gears select properly
- The vendor states that it drives perfectly
- Minimal use since 2018 due to dry storage
- Well-maintained throughout its life as shown in photos and detailed above
- Factory tool kit as shown
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on MOT
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