The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Event Centre 2024

19 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter • 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. A 4-speed manual gearbox from an XJVS was sourced and installed with the whole process aided by our vendor’s experience of a similar conversion • 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 • Finished in Squadron Blue with a black Everflex roof over a gently patinated tan leather interior and sitting on period-correct ‘Kent’ alloys This magazine and book-featured Daimler Double-Six has been transformed by the addition of a manual gearbox. Seller Rating: 83 / 135 «««¶¶ Registration: OBD 764P Chassis No.: 2F1127BW Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000 Specialist: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 Lot 922 1976 Daimler Double-Six Coupé - Manual • In September 1979, the final incarnation of Ford’s ubiquitous Cortina was released and marketed officially as the ‘Cortina 80’, however the ‘Mark V’ tag was given to it immediately on release by the press and everybody else • Improvements over the Mk IV included revised head and tail lamps, wraparound indicators, aerofoil grille, revised trim and equipment levels, better ride quality and importantly, they were properly rustproofed • This remarkable 2-litre Ghia Estate is finished in the delightfully period combination of Sable over Chocolate Brown Durham cloth and crushed velour and benefits from factory-fitted power steering • Indicating a tad over 65,000 miles, supported by numerous old MOTs, it was supplied to its last owner in 2004 and has covered less than 6,000 miles since 2006 • These are rare cars, particularly in 2-litre form and are held in high regard by fans of the ‘Blue Oval’. This is a great opportunity to add value by refreshing the paintwork, or just to be enjoyed as is A remarkable survivor, this rare, low-mileage MkV 2-litre Ghia Estate is offered without Reserve. Seller Rating: 81 / 135 «««¶¶ Registration: JOY 337V Chassis No.: BABNWJ348950 Estimate: £5,000 - £7,000 No Reserve Specialist: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 Lot 923 1979 Ford ‘Cortina 80’ 2.0 Ghia Estate More Details Lot 922 Bid On Lot 922 More Details Lot 923 Bid On Lot 923