Not Sold | 1983 Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas HE

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Not Sold (Est: £12,000 - £15,000)

1983 Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas HE

United Kingdom • 26 Jun 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1983 Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas HE is a rare and luxurious model, believed to be one of only two remaining. It features a Claret exterior, chamois leather interior with Claret piping, restored wood veneers, and a well-documented history, making it a driveable collector's item.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in honest condition, with restored wood veneers and a rust-treated underside. The leather interior is in good condition with Claret piping. The mileage is relatively low, and it comes with a thick history file. However, slight wear is visible, and minor reconditioning may be required.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

SADDDRLW3CC364864

Odometer:

72,500 miles

Reg Number:

A666 GLC

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Background: From 1973, coachbuilders Vanden Plas were appointed to finish off the most up-market XJ model (Daimler only) with their higher quality trim and the cars have always been a rarity — especially the HE (higher efficiency) model, which was only available for about a year.

For the 1983 model 'Series 3', the quality standard of the XJ improved dramatically, including the Daimler, so the arrangement with Vanden Plas officially ceased that year.

However, a handful of 1983 quality cars were still finished by Vanden Plas and this is a very rare, if not unique, survivor.

The Car: This beautiful 1983 Daimler Double Six offered here is believed to be one of only two remaining of the 140 built.

The distinctive registration number was issued to the car from new.

Beautifully specified in Claret over the (unique to Vanden Plas) chamois leather interior.

The beautiful leather survives in honest condition and still features its Claret piping.

The wood veneers have been restored at som...