Sold | 1973 Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas Series 1 ****** Rare find built in a limited run of just 351 units, previously the property of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)

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1973 Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas Series 1 ****** Rare find built in a limited run of just 351 units, previously the property of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)

United Kingdom • 4 May 2025

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This 1973 Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas Series I is a rare find, one of only 351 built. It's a non-running 'barn find' with some cosmetic and mechanical issues, offering a restoration project for enthusiasts.

Condition

4

The car is described as a non-running barn find with engine and electrics classed as “poor” and the transmission as “average.” The paintwork, bodywork and interior are all described as “average.”

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

60,000 miles

Reg Number:

LNV676L

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

MOT – Exempt ‘LNV676L’ is a very rare iteration of Sir William Lyons’ swansong – the XJ saloon.

Being a Series I range topping V12 Vanden Plas model this car is one of just 351 originally built making it the rarest model from this first series of luxury saloons.

‘LNV676L’ is described as a non-running barn find and so offers an enticing opportunity to bring this rarest of models up to its former glory.

With just six former keepers, the vendor acquired this survivor car around 4 years ago and it has been stored ever since.

The Smiths odometer reads a shade under 60,000 miles which isn’t warranted but seems believable.

‘LNV676L’ is revealed as a long wheelbase version – 4 inches longer – by its chassis number which also confirms it as the 193 rd of 351 made.

Back in 1973 this car would have provided a viable alternative to a Rolls-Royce, Bentley or top of the range Mercedes-Benz.

This car comes from the large private collection of an individual enthusiast and is offered here with ...