1990 | Daimler Double Six
Daimler Double-Six Series III (5.3 Litre)
Daimler Double-Six Series III (5.3 Litre)
Daimler Double-Six Series III (5.3 Litre)
Description
The chairman of Jaguar at the time 'Lofty' England declared that the new V12 luxury saloon was to be baptised the Daimler Double-Six and a legend was born. The Series III, the final derivative of the Daimler Double-Six, arrived in 1979 and like its predecessors benefited from the clean cut, new body designed by famed Italian design house, Pininfarina. The new design featured more glass, slightly squarer lines around the roof area and up to date front and rear styling, the Series III 4.2 litre soldiered on until the late 1980s. The Daimler Double-Six was the flagship car in the Jaguar/Daimler line and was produced until the end of 1992. It would be hard to imagine news footage of the 1980s and early 1990s without a member of the cabinet or the House of Windsor ascending elegantly out of a Double-Six. No other car of that period epitomised brisk luxury travel like a Daimler and in such a truly understated British fashion. This car was not concerned with the pomp and showmanship of a Rolls-Royce, it was a Daimler and it meant business. The export market adored it.
This Daimler has been dry stored for the last 30 years. However, the vendor has started the car regularly, with the last MoT expiring on 13th May 2010. Finished in Regency Red with Magnolia interior piped in red, with matching carpets, the interior of this Double-Six is very clean, particularly taking into account the age and mileage. A Panasonic analogue car phone is fitted in the centre armrest. Requiring a level of recommissioning, this Daimler is late in the production run of Series III’s and is therefore well worth the time and investment. Supplied with a V5C registration document, together with the owner’s handbook and service history up to 111,000 miles. Quintessentially British, a Daimler Double-Six epitomises class and luxury. Consigned by Stewart Banks
Vehicle details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Daimler
- Model name
- Double Six
- Manufacturer code
- Serie III
- First registration date
- Not provided
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- Mileage (read)
- 131,553 mls
- Chassis number
- Not provided
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- Not provided
- Previous owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Saloon (4-doors)
- Power (kW/hp)
- 197/268
- Cubic capacity (ccm)
- 5344
- Cylinders
- 12
- Doors
- 4
- Steering
- Right (RHD)
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Gears
- 3
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Not provided
- Rear brakes
- Not provided
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual configuration
- Exterior color
- Red
- Manufacturer color name
- -
- Power Assisted Steering
- Yes
- Central locking
- Yes
- Electric windows
- Yes
- Interior color
- Beige
- Interior material
- Leather
Optional equipment
- Rechtslenker
Condition, registration & documentation
- Has Report
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- Registered
- Ready to drive
Location
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Thorney Business Park, Thorney Lane North -
SL0 9HF Iver
🇬🇧 United Kingdom