Highlights

One of just 2,119 long-wheelbase models produced in left-hand drive
Only 89,772 kilometres on the odometer since new
Excellent service history with regular Jaguar servicing
Fitted with four new tyres in 2022
MOT valid until October 2026

The plus

Jaguar acquired Daimler, formerly a separate company, in 1960. Some say William Lyons was primarily interested in getting his hands on Daimler's remarkable Turner V8 engine - and there's certainly some truth in that. However, he clearly had plans for the brand, as it continued to produce models until 2007.

Here's an elegant Daimler V8, the successor to the Double Six that Jaguar (then owned by Ford) launched in 1997. These cars were extremely refined, driven notably by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in her time, and used as the official vehicle of the British Prime Minister during the Tony Blair era.

This 2002 long-wheelbase model is offered here in very good condition, as shown in the photos. This is partly due to its low mileage of just 89,772 since new. It also benefits from an exceptional service history, with regular servicing carried out at Jaguar dealerships.

History and documents

Purchased from a collector who kept it for over ten years
MOT valid until October 2026
Always serviced by Jaguar, with the last service in 2022 costing almost €3,000
The seller informs us that it has never had any major faults at the MOT since 2002
LWB model - 35 cm longer than the Sovereign, with only 2,119 left-hand drive examples produced

Overall condition

Fitted with all the options available at the time, according to the seller
Bodywork in excellent condition, kept in a garage; very straight, with well-fitting doors
Original paintwork with a few light scratches on the bumpers, but nothing major
Impeccable chrome, windows, lights and badges
Superbly preserved interior, with very few signs of wear and tear
Full new headlining fitted in 2019

Mechanical specification

4.0-litre V8 petrol engine
Five-speed automatic transmission
Engine compartment in very good condition
Four new tyres fitted in 2022
Regular Jaguar servicing and maintenance
We're told it drives perfectly, offering a smooth, refined and comfortable ride, as expected from a top-of-the-range luxury saloon.

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