Highlights

One of 12 coachbuilt by Ladbrook Avon
£18,000 renovation completed in 2021
Just 372 Daimler Double Six Coupes built
Jaguar World cover star
Low mileage of under 69,000 miles
Very good ‘black on black’ condition
Recently fully serviced by Jaguar Daimler specialist

The Appeal

In 1975 Jaguar stopped making one of its staple products - open-top GT cars. The gap that created was the inspiration for Anthony Stevens, an automotive designer. He conceived this car, the carefully executed convertible conversion of Jaguar’s svelte XJC coupe.

Just 12 were factory built by coachbuilder Ladbrook Avons at the firm’s Warwick base. Thanks to high quality engineering and a well-resolved roof arrangement, these are popular with enthusiasts and sought-after by collectors. That is, if you can find one.

These cars rarely come to market so we are very pleased to offer this example. Prior to conversion, it was already a very rare and desirable car - just 372 RHD V12-powered Daimler coupes left the works and this is car number 263.

It looks resplendent in black with matching interior and roof. The condition can be attributed in large part to an £18,000 restoration in 2021. The sparing use by its handful of keepers has also contributed.

The car has been part of a collection in recent years so little used. This car has been little used as part of a small collection. The car has been the recipient of nearly £5000 of recent service and paint detailing prior to sale by Jaguar specialists.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 2nd May 1979
DVLA records the car as a 2dr saloon
Chassis records confirm this car was built in 1977
It is car number 263 of the 372 RHD Daimler Double Six coupes built
Avon-Stevens production began after XJS production ended
Six registered keepers
Current keeper since September 2014
Previously painted blue which was changed in August 1985
Body plate indicates this car was coachbuilt by Ladbrook Avon rather than one of the non-factory assembled kits
Independent reports state only 12 cars were coachbuilt by Ladbrook Avon
1 set of keys
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle
£18,000 restoration in 2021 documented in invoices shown in photos
Factory handbook
Avon brochure as shown
Featured on cover of Jaguar World in May 2016
Engine work undertaken in 2018 as shown in invoices
Very sparing use since 2015 according to MOT records

The Condition

Very smartly presented car in handsome black with good paintwork
£18,000 restoration in 2021 reflected in good bodywork and paintwork condition
Few indicates of age or use to paintwork such as edge chips to doors or stone chip to bonnet
Bodywork in good order with usual XJ check areas of sills, arches and screen base in good shape
Good panel fit with doors flush to wings and bonnet sitting square in aperture
Exterior chromework appears to be original and is bright with very light ageing
Desirable ‘GKN’ alloy wheels in good order with some light marks but not unsightly
Matching spare wheel as shown
Tyres in good condition with sidewalls presenting well and good remaining tread
Underside is well presented with underseal and no reported structural issues
Black fabric roof engineered by Avon finished with red piping
Roof is in very good condition and operates correctly with good fit and clear rear screen
Matching black tonneau included
Well kept black leather interior in good order with original fittings such as Pioneer 8 track stereo
Leather presents well with light ageing to front seats but not unsightly
Leather is piped in red to match roof
Dashboard veneers, switchgear and trim all in good order
No reported electrical, lighting or switchgear malfunctions

The Mechanics

Desirable 5,343cc V12 engine with fuel injection
3spd automatic gearbox
Tidy engine bay as shown
Older engine work but with few miles since completion
Low documented mileage
No reported running or driving issues
Vendor advises that car would benefit from some recommissioning
Car has covered few miles since 2015 as shown on MOT records

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