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Not Sold (Est: £18,000 - £25,000)
1978 Daimler Double Six Coupé
United Kingdom • 12 Sept 2026 • Lot 165
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Daimler Double Six Coupé, a rare V12 classic with only about 100 survivors, has been repainted and recently serviced but requires significant recommissioning due to leaks, non-working systems, and interior needs after long-term storage.
Its rarity, distinctive pillarless design, and Daimler refinement are key selling points, though the necessary restoration work will influence its final sale price.
Condition
4
The car has been in long-term storage and requires recommissioning. Specific issues include a leaking exhaust, leaking radiator, non-functional power steering, non-working instruments, and interior requiring attention. While it has been repainted and recently serviced, these mechanical and interior issues place it in the Average category.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
2F1359BW
Odometer:
60,949 miles
Reg Number:
XEK 363S
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Year: 1978 Make: Daimler Model: Double Six Coupé Registration: XEK 363S Chassis No: 2F1359BW Engine No: 35018 Odometer: 60,949 Based on the XJ‑Series pillarless coupé body, it combined the elegance of the two‑door design with Daimler’s signature refinement and the formidable 5.3‑litre V12 engine.
Production numbers were extremely low, making any surviving example a prized sight on the roads.
The V12 endowed the car with effortless torque and a velvety, almost silent surge of power.
Paired with automatic transmission and sophisticated suspension, the Double Six Coupé delivered a uniquely smooth, dignified driving experience.
Its cabin was unmistakably Daimler: deep leather, rich wood veneers, and the ornate fluted grille motif echoed inside through subtle trim details.
Visually, the pillarless profile gave the car a graceful openness when the windows were lowered, enhancing its grand‑touring character.
Despite its size, the Coupé felt composed and balanced, more a refined cruiser ...
Points of note
£750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,421
Median Price (Since 2020)
£279,222
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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