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261 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) Lot 719 1973 Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas XJ S1 LWB - Chassis #1 •Introduced in 1968, the Jaguar XJ and its Daimler counterparts represented the final saloons influenced directly by Sir William Lyons, with the Double-Six Vanden Plas debuting in 1972 as a long wheelbase luxury flagship •Once presented in Garnet Metallic with Chamois interior trim, the car was first registered under GON 51L on 08/11/1972 •Powered by the factory-fitted 5.3-litre V12 engine with automatic transmission, a configuration that established the Double-Six as Daimler’s most refined model •This example is chassis number one, reputedly the sister car to that gifted to the late HM The Queen Mother, with heritage documentation confirming matching numbers •The car entered its current ownership around six years ago and has since been stripped for a restoration that remains unfinished •Supplied with a Jaguar Heritage Certificate, its original registration number, and accompanying history, this significant Daimler represents a rare opportunity to acquire chassis number one of the Series 1 Double-Six Vanden Plas The very first Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas Long Wheelbase Series 1, manufactured in May 1972, retaining its original factory specification and requiring full restoration. Offered without reserve. Seller Rating: «¶¶¶¶ Score 27 / 135 Registration: GON 51L Chassis No.: 2B1001BW Estimate: £5,000 - £7,000 Offered Without Reserve Specialist: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 Lot 720 1973 Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas XJ S2 LWB - Chassis #1 •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 and colour details, together with UK V5C registration WWE 568L •An important opportunity to acquire the very first example of the Series 2 Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas Long Wheelbase, offered without reserve and requiring full restoration The very first right-hand drive Series 2 Double-Six Vanden Plas Long Wheelbase, finished in Aegean Blue with Chamois trim, and requiring full restoration. Offered without reserve. Seller Rating: «¶¶¶¶ Score 27 / 135 Registration: WWE 568L Chassis No.: 2P1001BW Estimate: £5,000 - £7,000 Offered Without Reserve Specialist: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 More Details Lot 719 Bid On Lot 719 More Details Lot 720 Bid On Lot 720