1986 Daimler Double Six

Highlights

• In current ownership for nearly 24 years
• Garaged in a dry barn throughout current ownership
• Service history with 18 recorded Jaguar/Daimler dealer services
• Extensive recommissioning works recently carried out
• MOT valid until February 2027

The Appeal

The Daimler Double Six sat at the very top of the Series III XJ-based Daimler range, pairing Jaguar's 5.3-litre V12 with Daimler's traditional emphasis on luxury and refinement. With its fluted grille, plush leather interior, and smooth power delivery, the Double Six was incredibly comfortable and refined while providing plenty of performance for the well-to-do motorist.

This 1986 example in Steel Blue with Doeskin leather was originally supplied by Stratstone of Mayfair to European Ferries Group Ltd. The current keeper purchased the car in 2002 and has owned it for nearly 24 years, keeping it garaged in a dry barn throughout. It was used sparingly around London before being placed into dry storage in 2007 at 112,558 miles and has only recently returned to the road following a recommissioning.

Following the recommissioning, the car passed its MOT in February 2026. The vendor describes the driving experience as smooth, with surefooted handling and strong mid-range acceleration - ready and waiting for its lucky new keeper.

Key Information

• Mileage: 112,980 miles (supported by MOT history)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until February 2027
• Technical specs: 5,343cc V12 petrol, 3-speed automatic
• Paperwork: Service history documenting 18 dealer services from 1986 to 1998; MOT history on file

Service History:

• 02/26 - 112,970 miles - MOT passed / Recommissioning
• 06/07 – 112,558 miles – MOT passed / Serviced / Placed into dry storage
• 12/02 – N/A – Purchased by current owner
• 04/98 – 91,495 miles – CMC Motor Engineering Jaguar, Uckfield
• 05/97 – 88,066 miles – CMC Motor Engineering Jaguar, Uckfield
• 08/96 – 84,900 miles – Caffyns Jaguar, Eastbourne
• 02/96 – 75,000 miles – Local Dealer
• 10/94 – 67,957 miles – Caffyns Jaguar, Eastbourne
• 06/93 – 60,000 miles – Caffyns Jaguar, Eastbourne
• 01/93 – 53,040 miles – Caffyns Jaguar, Eastbourne
• 02/92 – 48,792 miles – Stratton Motor Company, Norwich
• 10/91 – 45,699 miles – Stratton Motor Company, Norwich
• 04/91 – 41,984 miles – Mann Everton Jaguar, Norwich
• 03/90 – 32,334 miles – Mann Everton Jaguar, Norwich
• 04/89 – 24,488 miles – Mann Everton Jaguar, Norwich
• 10/88 – 22,684 miles – Stratton Motor Company, Norwich
• 04/88 – 19,481 miles – Mann Everton Jaguar, Norwich
• 06/87 – 11,439 miles – Lancaster Jaguar, Sevenoaks
• 04/86 – 1,098 miles – Dutton Forsham, Tonbridge
• 03/86 – Original Sale: Stratstone, 40 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London (to European Ferries Group Ltd.)

The Detail

• GM400 automatic gearbox rebuilt with a new torque converter
• New front suspension joints fitted
• Four engine belts replaced
• New air filters, alternator, solenoid, and battery fitted
• New distributor cap, spark plug leads, and spark plugs fitted
• Injectors cleaned
• New kick-down switch and fuel pump fitted
• All three fuel diverter valves replaced
• Five new tyres fitted
• New copper brake piping and engine fuel lines fitted
• Service carried out with fluids and filters changed
• New headlining installed
• Rear nearside seat bolster reupholstered due to a split
• Some bubbling under paint near the petrol cap, offside rear wheel arch, and nearside rear door bottom
• Boot lid lacquer missing in a small area (approximately 25mm square); paint unaffected
• Approximately 100mm x 100mm dent noted under the coach line strip
• Front chrome bumper shows some patina
• Rear bumper has a dent on the right side and slight pitting on the left
• Blemishes noted under the front windscreen scuttle
• Burr walnut fascia and door capping inserts present with matchwood inlays; lacquer shows ageing cracks
• Electric windows, sunroof, switchgear, and instruments all reported to be working
• Air conditioning currently not working; the vendor suggests a new condenser may be needed
• The vendor describes the engine as factory standard and unmodified

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