320touring Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 For sale on behalf of my Brother. Make:DaimlerModel:xj40 SovereignColour:Metallic RedYear:1993Engine size:4.0Fuel type:PetrolTransmission:AutomaticMileage:105000MOT:April 2016Price:£750 onoLocation:Glasgow PositivesDrives beautifully- suspension is sublimeEngine is faultless, pulls cleanly to the red line.Auto box and driveline in good order-selects all gears smoothly and kickdown works well.Interior is in very good condition, leather is in great shape.Electric seats fully functional4x Electric windows all workRear picnic tablesCruise Control worksOn board Computer worksStereo works5x matching Daimler alloys with good tyres and centres(4x) IssuesCentral Locking not functioning (doors lock fine manually)Heater/blowers intermittantsunroof sealed (replacement seal supplied)Various dents and rust patches as shown in photosGearbox could do with a new supportRear bumper requires straightening **please note the bonnet is open in the pics** Skizzer and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 I also wrote this to reflect the joy of pootling about in such a fine car.. 1993- the excesses of the Guards Red Porches,and house brick phones is just a memory. Replaced instead by the unrelenting Grey of a Major government in the midst of a confidence vote. The economy was sparking, glinting with the hope of a return to growth.. Against this backdrop of uncertainty and caution, resplendant in Red Metallic paint shone this Daimler xj40 Sovereign. Chosen by its owner as the very epitome of refined good taste, it calmed the worried mind and soothed the fretful investment fund. Drinking in the long, sleek flanks is akin to a bloody good G&T- confidence inspiring with a warming linger. Cast your eyes over its monstrous bonnet, marvel at the beautifully rouched grille and boot trim. A cad buys a Jag, gentlemen drive Daimlers. Sink into the supple leather seats and become cocooned in their warming embrace (facilitated by a deft touch on the heated seat switch), position yourself just so by the wonder of electric motor. Survey the acres of veneer and leather that surrounds you, and reminisce of your first time in the Bullingdon club- sheer sophistication laid out in car form. Fondle the J-gate lever, much as you would the bolt on your rifle, and whisper to the filly that you'll be spending a most pleasant afternoon together in the back.. Champagne flutes placed on the rear picnic tables plus the privacy blinds should assure a pleasing engagement. First though, you must summon the aj6 4.0L 24valve powerhouse forth. A flick of the wrist sees it settle to an eager idle. Selecting D on the box gets the lithe Daimler down on its haunches, ready to pounce at the prod of pedal. Startling to speed like a thoroughbred, you pound ever faster forwards, gunning for the limit. Once there a swift setting of the cruise control gives you time to mull over the quality of the ride. Bumps? You've heard tale of them, especially from that buffoon Sebastian down at the Polo club. But then again, that is his fault for buying one of those vulgar Bavarian panzers rather than the regal and refined royal conveyance of your choosing. Wafting rakishly towards your destination you key the computer display onto the dash- 23mpg is most pleasing, and considerably better than the carb fed monstrosities from Mercedes. This is Living! Daimler, the stuff dreams are made of dome and burraston2006 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I think that was (briefly) mine, a fine old bus that had received shit loads of work by the previous owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 I think that was (briefly) mine, a fine old bus that had received shit loads of work by the previous owner.Indeed, it does carry the Cavcraft Stamp of approval:) cheers Billy! Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 WOULD, WANT, can't Good luck with sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 It looks a bit expensive compared to the other red XJ40 you were flogging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 It looks a bit expensive compared to the other red XJ40 you were flogging!Thats because it has 11 months mot, as opposed to none:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 It's great value for money, I reckon these are sleeping giants in the money stakes at the minute. Partridge and Magnificent Rustbucket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Hmm. Does he want a swap with a Volvo 940? Obviously I realise he will, I'm just being polite in asking. I have never worked out though, what's the difference between a Daimler and a Jaguar XJ40? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hmm. Does he want a swap with a Volvo 940? Obviously I realise he will, I'm just being polite in asking. I have never worked out though, what's the difference between a Daimler and a Jaguar XJ40?I shall posit the question. Re the difference it is a combination of breeding and picnic tables Magnificent Rustbucket and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Selt! eddyramrod, Magnificent Rustbucket, skattrd and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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