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- 1976 Daimler Double-Six Coupé - Manual
1976 Daimler Double-Six Coupé - Manual
Lot Number: 922
1976 Daimler Double-Six Coupé - Manual
Resplendent in Squadron Blue, this magazine and book-featured Daimler Double-Six has been transformed by the addition of a manual gearbox.
- Sold for: £19,125
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 7th December, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1FE
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BODY COLOUR
Squadron Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
OBD 764P -
ODOMETER READING
89000 Miles
SUMMARY
Resplendent in Squadron Blue, this magazine and book-featured Daimler Double-Six has been transformed by the addition of a manual gearbox.
DESCRIPTION
- A perfect blend of style, performance and rarity, only 372 right-hand drive examples of these elegant pillarless coupés were built, all with automatic transmission as a manual gearbox was not an option
- This Series II is powered by Jaguar's 5.3-litre fuel-injected V12 generating 285bhp at 5,750rpm which was sufficient to propel the independently sprung coupé to 60mph in 7.2 seconds and on to 150mph
- Comprehensively restored over the years commencing in 1991 and completed around 2009 with a detailed photographic record
- Our Jaguar enthusiast/engineer vendor often wondered what his sleek Squadron Blue Coupé would be like with the more sporty manual gearbox and decided one day, having carried out a similar conversion on his XJS, that's what he wanted to do
- A 4-speed manual gearbox from an XJ-S was sourced and installed with the whole process aided by our vendor's experience of a similar conversion and the car is now quicker and more enjoyable to hustle down country roads without the inevitable frustrations of a, slow to respond, automatic box
- Its unique appeal resulted in magazine articles and significantly, OBD 764P is featured in Jaguar XJ Series Saloons by Mark Sutherland (Foreword by Quentin Wilson) with images shot at Wappenbury Hall, former home of Sir William Lyons
- Finished in Squadron Blue with a black Everflex roof over a gently patinated tan leather interior and sitting on period-correct 'Kent' alloys
- Supplied with its Jaguar Heritage Certificate, a copy of Mark Sutherland's book, the restoration photographic record, its V5C, many older invoices and items of correspondence
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 922
- Make
- DAIMLER
- Model
- DOUBLE SIX COUPE MANUAL
- Registration Number
- OBD 764P
- MOT Expiry
- 05/11/2025
- Chassis Number
- 2F1127BW
- Engine Number
- 7P.30053-SA
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Squadron Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
83 / 135
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Engine
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Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 8th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 9th December between 9am and 1pm.
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