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£1,125 (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)

1973 Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas XJ S2 LWB - Chassis #1

United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This is the first right-hand drive Series 2 Double-Six Vanden Plas Long Wheelbase ever made. It's being offered without reserve but requires a full restoration.

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Condition 

2

The car requires full restoration, which indicates extensive cosmetic damage and/or mechanical issues. This aligns with a "Poor" condition rating.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

2P1001BW

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

WWE 568L

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Daimler Double-Six Series 2 Vanden Plas was introduced in 1973 as the top of the Jaguar/Daimler saloon range, combining the smooth 5.3-litre V12 engine with long wheelbase luxury and Vanden Plas bespoke trim Originally finished in Aegean Blue with a Chamois leather interior, supplied as a right-hand drive, long wheelbase saloon, trimmed by Vanden Plas in May 1973 Powered by the 5,343cc V12, coupled to an automatic gearbox, with independent suspension all round and power-assisted disc brakes This example is chassis #1 of the Series 2 Vanden Plas Double-Six, pre-dating Sir William Lyons’ own car, chassis #2 (VGY 215M), now held at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Originally dispatched on 28/11/1973 to Federated Motors, Singapore, with suggestions of use as a diplomatic or ambassadorial vehicle before later being exported to Australia, and now requiring a full restoration Accompanied by its Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate confirming chassis, engine, gearbox...

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£562

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,869

Median Price (Since 2020)

£10,754

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