At first glance it's not obvious, but this 1998 Daimler Super V8 is a rare car, one of only 2,387 made and one of only 89 left (according to 'how many left'), the specification and performance of which may surprise you.

It is beautifully presented in a stately shade of metallic blue, and sumptuously trimmed in light grey leather.

It wants for nothing in terms of specification, which includes electrically adjustable front and rear seats, driver's seat memory settings, electrically adjustable steering wheel, electric windows, electric mirrors, electric sunroof, cruise control, climate control, rear blinds and picnic tables, and lambswool over rugs.

There is also a now disabled state of the art communications system, which leads credence to the rumours that this was once a member of the Irish diplomatic fleet, though there is nothing to substantiate this.

With only 6 former keepers, the car is in very good condition inside and out, and drives very well.

The odometer reads a credible,...