1977 Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2

Highlights

• The Vanden Plas - the hand-finished, most luxurious version of the Series 2 Daimler XJ, sitting below only the V12 Double-Six
• Reported complete and unmodified, retaining its Vanden Plas-specific interior fittings and original specification throughout
• One registered keeper in Poland since its 2015 import - over a decade in single ownership
• Working air conditioning and a good set of Pirelli P4000 tyres
• Registered in Poland with roadworthiness inspection valid until April 2027

The Appeal

The Vanden Plas sat at the very top of the Series 2 Daimler range, finished by hand at Kingsbury with deeper carpets, extended woodwork, individually shaped rear comfort seats, and a level of trim that set it apart from the standard Sovereign. It was the car for buyers who wanted the quietest, best-appointed XJ that Browns Lane could produce short of the twelve-cylinder Double-Six - and for many enthusiasts, it's this that remains the connoisseur's choice within the lineage.

This 1977 example in metallic blue over beige leather is a genuine car. It is reported complete and unmodified, and has been with one registered keeper in Poland since its import in 2015. Under the bonnet is the familiar 4.2-litre XK straight-six with automatic transmission. Highly original, beautifully presented and with only minor work to bring it up to top-notch snuff, this car is ready and waiting for its lucky new keeper.

Key Information

• Mileage: 01,300 km (five figure odometer)
  • The vendor observes that the odometer has 'almost certainly turned over at least once,' and the true total mileage is not known or warranted
• Country of registration: Poland
• Technical inspection status: valid until 25/04/2027
• Technical specs: 4.2-litre XK inline-six, twin carburettors, approximately 167 bhp, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
• Paperwork: Polish registration document present; Polish vehicle-register (CEP) history report supplied with the car

The Detail

• Metallic blue paintwork in good order for the car's age - serviceable rather than freshly restored
• Left-hand rear bumper corner requires attention due to corrosion
• Glass, seals and lighting all reported present and intact
• Beige leather interior with extensive wood trim and individual Vanden Plas rear comfort seats, showing patina consistent with age
• Dashboard and instrument layout reported to be original and retained
• Air conditioning reported to be working
• Pirelli P4000 tyres reported to be in good condition
• The vendor recommends an engine oil service, carburettor adjustment, and attention to the braking system to bring the car fully up to the mark
• History prior to the 2015 import to Poland is not documented

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