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Daimler Double Six


Daimler Double Six

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43.500 miles ONLY?28.7501973 Daimler Double Six Series 1 SWB A super rare model - the first I have found in many many years - as they were only available to special order, the SWB normally being specified as a JaguarWe have a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate confirming despatch to Botwoods of Norwich in December 1972 and original registration, DUN 1, on 1st January 1973 to Frettenham Line LtdSubsequently Mr P.G. Egmore bought her from Mann Egerton Ltd, Norwich in October 1975 (at 26.533 miles) and then she went into the long term owenrship of Geoffrey Priest & family (registered 31 PE), in whose possession she remained until 2004She was hardly used between 1981 and 1990 when her mileage moved from 36.235 to 38.064She has had 1 keeper since 2004 (41.990 miles), Richard Thompson, giving us a total of 4 keepers since new and a total mileage now of 43.454Her history folder also contains an unmolested Daimler Double Six Instruction Manual and a very rare period sales brochureSince our tenure we have had her wooden fascia removed and repolished by our Rolls-Royce Wood Restorer and the rev counter has been overhauled. We have also changed her front seat belts for new and also fitted rear belts whilst thereOther than that the interior is in remarkably fine and original condition, a testament to the way she has been keptThe carpet in the rear over the transmission tunnel is rather blond where the sun has come through - we haven't changed thisWe have stripped her to bare metal and repainted the coachwork in Rolls-Royce Oxford Blue - when stripped she was found, as we had hoped, to be in remarkably rust free condition. She was obviously undersealed when new - we have done the same againShe has a period extra fascia panel with various options fitted - wiper dwell, ice alert & test and various warning lights (stop lamp, rear side lamp fail, fog lamps etc) - all of which operate correctlyExternally she has sundym glass, chrome pressed wheels, chrome side moulding strip and a hand painted fine line in red to match the interiorIn period this was the fastest 4 door production saloon in the world - over 140mph and reaching 60mph in a touch under 7 secondsOn the road this car is still today an exemplary performer, smooth, fast and agile whilst the engine is a revelation with just so much pulling powerAll in all an exceptional example of an exceedingly rare and special motor car

Mileage: 500
Colour: Red
Right-hand Drive

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Condition: 60+ Good
Year: 1973
Ad Type: For Sale
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Graeme Hunt Ltd

Graeme Hunt Ltd



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Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Tel: 0207 937 8487

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About Them: Graeme has been involved with Classic Cars Professionally for over 20 years. He was based at Jack Barclay Ltd for 13 years starting as a Salesman in 1989 and progressing, under the supervision of Victor Barclay to Managing Director. Under Graeme's guidance Jack Barclay was bought back from Lonrho PLC and became independantly owned again in 1997. Graeme set up his own Company (Graeme Hunt Ltd) in October 2001 and quite naturally has a bias towards Bentley motor cars. That hasn't stopped him involving himself in other favourites such as Daytona's / 550's / Dino's / E Type's / XK's / Cobra's / Corvette's / Classic Range Rover's.

Interests: Graeme has a natural passion for older cars and is as much an enthusiast as a dealer having personally owned many Classics from Bentley Continental's to Porsche Turbo & RS Carrera to Alfa Montreal & BMW CSL and even to a beloved Laverda Jota. Graeme is also dedicated to fine quality restoration and can list a number of "chassis off" cars completed. AC Cobra's / 280SE 3.5 Coupe / Silver Shadow's / 'R' Type Continental's / 'S' Type Continental's / Daytona & Dino. Many pre-war cars have also been restored including an HJ Mulliner Sedanca de Ville Phantom III. This car was invited to many prestigious Concours Events including Villa d'Este, Louis Vuitton Bagatelle & Pebble Beach, California. Naturally she won not just her Class at the RREC but the Masters Class too.


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