Highlights
- Lavishly appointed long-wheelbase variant with heated seats, rear picnic tables, and walnut trim throughout
- Only around 7,900 miles covered in the past two decades
- Online MOT history corroborates the indicated 39,755 miles
- Originally supplied by Hatfields Jaguar Sheffield
The Appeal
The Daimler Double Six represented the pinnacle of the XJ saloon range, combining Jaguar's refined 6.0-litre V12 with the prestige of the Daimler marque. In long-wheelbase form, it offered a level of space and luxury that few contemporaries could match, and it remains an elegant way to travel in comfort and style.
This 1996 example has covered fewer than 40,000 miles from new, with its online MOT history lending confidence to the indicated figure. Finished in Arctic White, the vendor describes the coachwork as looking terrific, while the cream leather-trimmed cabin features tasteful walnut trim, and heated seats at both front and rear. Under the bonnet, the 6.0-litre V12 is described by the vendor as barely audible and wonderfully under-stressed. For those seeking an imposing yet understated grand touring saloon with genuine presence, this Daimler Double Six would make a fine choice.
History and Paperwork
- UK-registered right-hand-drive car, first registered in October 1996
- Originally supplied by Hatfields Jaguar Sheffield
- The odometer indicates 39,755 miles, which is supported by its online MOT history
- Approximately 7,900 miles covered in the past two decades
- Recent MOT pass on March 7 2026 at 39,753 miles, with just one advisory
The Condition
- Finished in Arctic White with chrome trim on the door mirrors, headlamp washer nozzles, door handles, bumpers, pillars, and the classic Daimler grille
- The cabin is trimmed in cream leather, with brown piping and elegant walnut inlays on the dashboard, steering wheel, door cards, centre console and rear picnic tables
- The vendor describes the coachwork as looking terrific, with nicely aligned panels and a general air of well-being
- The interior is described by the seller as being in very good condition
- It rides on 16-inch alloy wheels with some minor kerbing scuffs, fitted with a mix of Pirelli and Continental tyres
- The electrically adjustable front seats are said to be sumptuous and plump
- Rear sunblind, air conditioning and carphone fitted, the latter sits on a leather rest
- Hazard warning triangle stored in the boot lid
- Sound insulation under the bonnet is said to be in fine fettle
- One current MOT advisory regarding slight play in the front wheel bearings
- Note from the seller: "The boot open sign is illuminated at all times indicating the switch or wiring may be faulty. Both original central locking fobs were working but batteries now need replacing."
The Mechanics
- ‘High Efficiency’ (HE) 5,993cc V12 producing around 313bhp and 353lb-ft of torque
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- The vendor describes the engine and under-bonnet area as clean, well-ordered and carefully curated
- The engine is described by the vendor as barely audible and wonderfully under-stressed at this mileage
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Comments
Da••••
Good evening is there any history of servicing between 2003 - 2017 obviously there is nothing in the service book otherwise it would have been in the photographs but are there any invoices Also are there any invoices for work to the car during its life Is the paintwork original Thanks
Da••••
Have you had chance to visit car and answer my questions please Thanks