Private Reg not included in the sale - car will be sold on BT51KFV
Recent wax oil treatment applied to the underside of the Super V8
The Appeal
The Super V8 is an increasingly rare model, with approximately only 2,500 units produced through its short 4 year life span. Replacing the predecessor X300 XJR saloon, a very successful model produced from 1994-1997, Jaguar decided that something was needed to rival the super-saloons produced by BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Their answer to this was the X308. The X308 featured the new AJ-V8 engine, which came in either a 3.2, 4.0 litre or 4.0 litre supercharged, which would be the chosen model to challenge the German super-saloons.
The car we have here is that super-saloon competitor, the Daimler Super V8, with a 4.0 litre supercharged V8 and more luxury than you can imagine. The condition inside and out is excellent, and there are ten service stamps present, in keeping with the mileage covered. It is a hugely specced car. Being the long-wheelbase, the rear passengers get a lot more room and benefit from electric rear seats and picnic tables, ensuring life is as comfortable as possible whilst riding in the Daimler Super V8.
The History and Paperwork
V5C is present
Registered on the 4th December 2001
Several invoices for parts and work carried out
Ten service stamps
Fresh 12 Month MOT with no advisories
Previous MOT was passed with no advisories
Over £3,000 was recently spent bringing the car to the condition you see here
The last service was carried out approximately 2,800 miles ago
BT51 KFV is the current registration
The Interior
Luxury at its finest
The leather interior of the Daimler Super V8 is in excellent condition
The electric seats are finished nicely with an embroidered Daimler logo on the headrests and show minimal signs of any wear
Picnic tables for the rear passengers
There is plenty of room in the rear, and the electric rear seats are also in excellent condition. The was a small mark noted on the driver's side seat squab.
Door cards match the seats and are free from any noticeable damage. The Burr walnut trim matches the dashboard and is in good condition
The dashboard matches the door cards perfectly and is free from any damage
Burr walnut fascia is excellent, with no signs of cracking to the lacquer
All of the instruments are working correctly with no warning lights present with the engine running
Odometer shows a reading of 83,253 miles
There is an aftermarket Trafficmaster Smartnav fitted, but this is untested and would probably need to be updated if possible
The switchgear is reported to be working correctly
Factory stereo is fitted with an Alpine speaker system
The centre console houses the original Jaguar Motorola in-car phone
The previous owner has just replaced the headlining, so this is in superb condition
Rear window blinds are fitted as standard
The carpets throughout are excellent and have a set of fitted mats, which are also in good condition
Inside the boot is clean and tidy and there is a CD multi-changer mounted to the left
The spare wheel, tool kit and warning triangle are present
The Exterior
Finished in Metallic Black
Recently the Daimler has undergone a full machine polish
Recently wax-oiled underside
The paintwork presents very well. There are a few small age-related stone chips, marks and some light swirls.
There were no dings or dents spotted
Panel gaps all appear to align equally
The car looks in excellent condition, with no dings or dents spotted
Headlights are free from any chips or cracks as are the indicators and fog lights
The grille is in good order with no tarnishing
Admesh stainless steel lower grille - improving appearance and preventing stone damage to components
The Daimler’s long flanks are nice and straight with a level swage line
All of the windows appear to be free from any noticeable scratches
The chrome window trims are in good order with a bright finish
The sunroof operates as it should
Rear parking sensors are fitted
The lights are in good condition and have no splits in the lenses
Badges are free from any water ingress
The original Daimler Crown wheels are in excellent condition with just a few minor age-related marks
Matching Continental tyres are fitted with a good amount of tread remaining
The Mechanics
4.0 litre Supercharged V8
Delivers 370bhp
0-60mph in just 5.3 seconds
5-speed Mercedes 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
The V8 fires up without hesitation, and the vendor reports no issues with the Daimler
From above, the engine bay presents very well
The gear change is smooth, with no clunking in changes
As you would expect from a supercharged V8, the car pulls like a train through the gears
The vendor has had a small amount of welding carried out to the sills, which has then been resealed to protect it
The Daimler offers a firm, but very comfortable ride, and no knocks or bangs have been reported to be coming from the suspension
The brakes bring the car to a stop in a straight line without any juddering through the pedal
Summary
Quite possibly the ultimate super-saloon of its time. Yes, it is a limousine, which does make it a touch longer than a standard X308, but the level of comfort, equipment, fit and finish is second to none, and then comes the performance. It handles superbly, is capable of 0-60mph in a touch over 5 seconds, and the gearbox has a silky smooth change.
Costing over £80,000 when new in 2001, this is undoubtedly a value for money car when you sit back and look at what you get for your money.
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