2012-02-21 04:14:13 | Dave writes:

Purchased by me from Queensland, Australia.
Car previously resided in Canberra for many years hence its rust-free condition.
Not known when brought to Australia from Singapore.
Originally Aegean Blue according to JDHT certificate (colour not in list above). Has been painted silver at some stage in its life.
Interior leather Chamois (not in list above).
Car requires full restoration but is complete & original.

2025-09-21 05:52:54 | pauls writes:

Car now at auction 9/25

www.iconicauctioneers.com/1973-daimler-double-six-vanden-plas-s2-lwb-chassis-no1 ...

Auction description:

The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025, Birmingham

1973 Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas XJ S2 LWB Chassis #1

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.

ESTIMATE: £5,000 - £7,000

BODY COLOUR Aegean Blue

DRIVE RHD

REG NUMBER WWE 568L

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 Number 1 of the Series 2 Vanden Plas Double-Six, pre-dating Sir William Lyons’ own car, Chassis Number 2 (VGY 215M), now held at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust

Originally dispatched on 28 November 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.