£10,528
1972 Daimler Double Six S1 SWB
United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is an ultra-rare Series 1 SWB V12 Daimler Double Six, one of only 524 made. It has had few owners, is highly original, and has benefited from much recent expenditure, including a repaint and mechanical work, making it a desirable classic for preservation.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in remarkably sound and original condition, with some recent expenditure on maintenance and refurbishment. The bodywork was treated to a bare metal repaint in 2013, and the car has had a thorough service with work done on the cooling system, brakes, suspension, and fuel system. While it has been unused for the last four years, it is starting promptly and running well. The mileage is believed to be low, but the odometer is not working. There is evidence of some past welding to the floor pan, but overall it seems to be well-preserved.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
ZA1065BW
Chassis No:
Odometer:
64,000 miles
YFM9L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Ultra-rare Series 1 SWB V12; one of only 524 made and perhaps 10 surviving; few owners; highly original; much recent expenditure; the world's fastest four-door saloon at launch and still mighty quick today Just eleven years after the launch of the E-type, Jaguar stunned the world with another car capable of nearly 150mph – only this time it was a four-door saloon.
Launched in July 1972, the new XJ12 looked identical to its six-cylinder XJ6 sibling which must have surprised a few motorway drivers as it hurtled past.
The only 12-cylinder saloon on the market, it was billed at launch as ‘the fastest full four-seater in the world today’ while it’s astonishing standards of ride and refinement humbled even Rolls-Royce.
The XJ12 shared its magnificent engine with the new V12 E-Type and in early carburettor form developed 253bhp, sufficient to whisk the car to 60mph in just 7.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 145mph.
An upmarket Daimler version was also available, the Doub...
Points of note
£750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,540
Median Price (Since 2020)
£279,222
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 13 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
64,145 miles
Registration Date
1972-10-01
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 14 2018 with 64,145 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Passed
On Jul 13 2017 with 64,145 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Failed
On Jul 06 2017 with 64,145 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory:
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Passed
On Apr 27 2016 with 64,145 miles
Failed
On Apr 09 2016 with 64,145 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe by rear silencer (7.1.2)
- all four tyres slightly cracked in sidewalls
Failed
On Jul 14 2015 with 64,145 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Entered:
- cracking to sidewalls of all four tyres
Passed
On Jun 25 2013 with 64,145 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
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