2000 | Daimler Eight LWB

W351 VLB is a beautiful example of a 4.0 V8 Daimler, first registered in May 2000 and driven to us faultlessly from Hampshire. Following a very recent machine polish, the Daimler’s Saphire Blue Paintwork has an exemplary finish. Inside the cabin, Cashmere leather provides the soft furnishing while burr walnut veneer provides the sophistication. This Daimler is a superbly spec'd luxury British modern classic that is as comfy as it is capable.

The Daimler comes into stock with us as part exchange from its 4th owner of 9 years whom, when buying the Daimler was on the lookout for a superbly maintained luxury saloon. W351 VLB certainly fits that brief with its lovely spec, comprehensive file of maintenance receipts, and lovely mileage of 83500. Routine servicing has been carried out at 10349, 18929, 25861, 33341, 40672, 46086, 51029, 54901, 56187, 57128, 57905, 58409, 58661, 59595, 60476, 61659, 65419, 67830, 71301, 74509, 75335, 76587, 78006, 79622, and 82313 miles. 2013 saw the first major mechanical expenditure in having the timing chain tensioners renewed at a Jaguar Specialist when the car had covered around 59,000 miles. Later, in 2018, a Gearbox specialist replaced the ZF gearbox unit.

Blissful motoring is epitomised when going for a drive in this delightful Daimler, while in the comfort of a well-loved armchair, the extremely capable 4.0L V8 smoothly brings you to the national speed limit while the automatic transmission handles the gear changes. On a spirited charge, the Daimler can reach 60mph in just 6.0 seconds utilising its 393Nm of torque. The cabin is awash with creature comforts such as cruise control, GSM phone kit, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, navigation system, automatic climate control, and rear window blind. The impressive spec extends further throughout the car featuring electric folding mirrors, auto levelling headlamps, and auto dim mirrors.This V8 Daimler is truly a magnificent car that will be enjoyed for many years to come with the same enthusiastic attitude to maintenance as its previous keepers. Due to the market value of the car, it will be sold as seen. While mechanically, the road test we have carried out reveals no faults, the chromework could use some attention.