Daimler V8 – 4.0Ltr LWB

A 1983 Mini Mayfair that has been tastefully customised and updated but retains everything we all love about a Mini – its just a bit quicker and even more fun

First off this car has spent some time in Japan – don’t be alarmed by this its actually a good thing because generally they were much more treasured and looked after than those that remained here, plus are much less prone to rust because of the climate (less salt on the roads) This car was manufactured in 1992 and spent sometime in Japan before being exported back to the UK. Clearly in Japan she was very much cherished and enjoyed the lack of salt for ice therefore, hasn’t rusted. The Double Six is a fast car, as it should be with a 5.3L, 313bhp V12 engine, and the power delivery is matched to an equally smooth automatic transmission. The Double Six was far cheaper than the cheapest Rolls-Royce or Bentley in its day but oozes much the same opulence and is virtually as well made Engine 5,993cc. V12 cylinders, 313bhp at 5,350rpm. Four-speed automatic gearbox, rear-wheel drive. Top speed 152mph, 0-60 in 7.5 seconds. Fuel consumption 14-19mpg. Polished walnut and soft leather abound, of course, and rear passengers have plenty of toys to play with. Each rear seat reclines electrically, and a further set of controls on the back of […]

Jaguar XJ Long Wheel Base – Space the final frontier This the wonderful Long Wheel Base Sovereign.  A nice example of this marque with great colour combination. Has had 4 owners of which we are the last as we used for the occasional chauffeuring of VIPs mainly because it retains a certain cache, looks the part and certainly  is luxurious comfort;  with the LWB providing acres of space in the rear. The car was been meticulously looked after by the previous owner who is known to us. The private plate will not come with the car. Service history An impressive service history with almost regimented, near metronomic year on year servicing –  see following: 18/08/97 – 7,713 miles 13/09/98 – 15,441 miles 12/08/99 – 21,769 miles 16/08/00 – 29,840 miles 16/08/01 – 34,070 miles 27/11/03 – 47,402 miles 18/11/04 – 52,273 miles 18/11/05 – 55,568 miles 08/11/06 – 62,843 miles 20/11/07 – 68,944 miles 11/11/08  – 76,905 miles 11/11/09 – 81,005 miles 01/11/10 – 86,380 miles 04/11/11 – 91,545 miles 01/11/12 – 96466 miles 20/11/14 – 105,171 miles 28/10/15 – 109,817 miles Other work undertaken New Drive belt in 2011 Exhaust silencer in 2015 Front shocks in 2017