Daimler Double Six
Discussion
Hi folks,
I'm trying to get an idea the value of this car and whats the best thing for it:
It belonged to a late friend of mine (and a PH'er) - I was wondering roughly whats it worth and the likely cost of restoration. Its been sat outside for several years - which has done it no favours, although the interior looks really good.
Thanks.
I'm trying to get an idea the value of this car and whats the best thing for it:
It belonged to a late friend of mine (and a PH'er) - I was wondering roughly whats it worth and the likely cost of restoration. Its been sat outside for several years - which has done it no favours, although the interior looks really good.
Thanks.
Edited by eliot on Tuesday 15th June 08:24
Series 3 XJ12s or XJ6s aren't worth much in poor condition. A rough guess based on the last one I bought; I'd say around £600 at the most if it ran would be what it's worth. Less, if she's gone badly underneath.
Restoration will cost quite a bit. For example on my Series 1 XJ, I'm approaching £3000 spent, and I've not even gone near the bodywork yet, just made it mechanically sound. They can soak up money like you won't believe.
If the water hasn't got into the interior, you have an advantage, as they can eat money. A lot of nice cars are let down by tired intriors and its difficult to get the Daimler interiors now.
Me personally; I'd restore it. But I hate to see XJ's die.
Rich
Restoration will cost quite a bit. For example on my Series 1 XJ, I'm approaching £3000 spent, and I've not even gone near the bodywork yet, just made it mechanically sound. They can soak up money like you won't believe.
If the water hasn't got into the interior, you have an advantage, as they can eat money. A lot of nice cars are let down by tired intriors and its difficult to get the Daimler interiors now.
Me personally; I'd restore it. But I hate to see XJ's die.
Rich
I recently sold one in MUCH better condition than that one, but with a tatty interior and still needing new paint, for £300.
At the same time i bought one that is totally mint compared to this one, for £600. That was an incredible steal though, i got very lucky.
At the same time i bought one that is totally mint compared to this one, for £600. That was an incredible steal though, i got very lucky.
Edited by Hedders on Tuesday 15th June 09:55
I have a couple of Series 3 V12's and a brace of 4.2's . One of which is my evryday car. The biggest issue you will find is the killer rust and the lack of maintenance. Silly issues are callipers seize but are cheap on exchange basis , discs and pads are the same price as your average Ford/Vauxhall. An honest and genuine full service with ALL plugs filters etc will set you back around £250-£300 at a good independent. Headlining's have a tendancy to fall out (£350ish to replace) but most of the rest is pretty robust. Bushes front and rear is another one that if the car was maintained should not be major, but you can have a lot of fun trying to replace trailing arms. They can return in perfect condition 20+ on a run and around 17 in town. Good V12 series 3's can fetch up to £9K and there are buyers out there but they usually know a good car! A resto car is anywhere from £250-£600 if shes on 12 and not full of rot. They are very rewarding though once done and you will get loads of compliments driving a good one !
eliot said:
Assuming it has a typical amount of rot under it considering its age etc - how much would it cost roughly to have the bodywork done on it.
The mechanicals are something I could do myself.
How long is a bit of stringThe mechanicals are something I could do myself.
Could get it done for a couple of grand
On the other end add another nought to that
oversteerxj12 said:
Buy a welder and learn how to use it!
Otherwise, it's gonna really cost.
The labour of love will be worth it, especially if it has sentimental value to you.
I have mig and tig and can weld all metals - but in the confort of my shed, not upside down getting covered in crap!Otherwise, it's gonna really cost.
The labour of love will be worth it, especially if it has sentimental value to you.
Sorry mate, I got the impression you could tackle the mechanicals but not the rot.
If I was restoring something along those lines (which I am) I put money into aquiring equipment, skills, space and time for myself, rather than paying someone labour.
How about putting some off the cash you would be paying in labour into renting a work unit where you can get the car up in the air or tipped on it's side so all the welding isn't such a hideous detritous-fest?!
You have a great headstart if you can weld tig and mig, seems a shame not to use the skills you have!
Cars like this can be such a never-ending pile of tin-worm, one thing always leads to another, and it's nearly always worse than it looks.
So taking it to a garage for restoration can end up far more costly than first thought.
Whereas getting stuck in yourself you can sort whatever you may come across without the budget spiralling, have a little more confidence knowing it was done right, and a lot more satisfaction knowing you did it!
Just my two penneth for what it's worth.
Wish you the very best of luck with it anyway whatever approach you take, hope you decide to save her!
If I was restoring something along those lines (which I am) I put money into aquiring equipment, skills, space and time for myself, rather than paying someone labour.
How about putting some off the cash you would be paying in labour into renting a work unit where you can get the car up in the air or tipped on it's side so all the welding isn't such a hideous detritous-fest?!
You have a great headstart if you can weld tig and mig, seems a shame not to use the skills you have!
Cars like this can be such a never-ending pile of tin-worm, one thing always leads to another, and it's nearly always worse than it looks.
So taking it to a garage for restoration can end up far more costly than first thought.
Whereas getting stuck in yourself you can sort whatever you may come across without the budget spiralling, have a little more confidence knowing it was done right, and a lot more satisfaction knowing you did it!
Just my two penneth for what it's worth.
Wish you the very best of luck with it anyway whatever approach you take, hope you decide to save her!
Edited by oversteerxj12 on Thursday 17th June 14:55
From a purely financial point of view, the car is only good for breaking. The interior and engine are probably the most valuable parts.
However, sentimental reasons are much harder to quantify and if you have the skills then it's only time, space and commitment you need to consider.
Perhaps the starting point should be a complete strip-down to assess the condition and complexity of the car. If you're keen to continue after that then it'll be a good start, if not then at least it's all stripped down so you can sell off the parts on Ebay and make a few hundred pounds.
Whatever you decide, good luck!
However, sentimental reasons are much harder to quantify and if you have the skills then it's only time, space and commitment you need to consider.
Perhaps the starting point should be a complete strip-down to assess the condition and complexity of the car. If you're keen to continue after that then it'll be a good start, if not then at least it's all stripped down so you can sell off the parts on Ebay and make a few hundred pounds.
Whatever you decide, good luck!
Thanks.
He also used to have an old E30 bmw - which was a complete pile of rot - we sold that (just) for £200.
However with this one, I can see how I might kick myself in 10 years thinking I flogged it for a few hundred.
May just get it covered up for now to stop it deteroriating any further.
He also used to have an old E30 bmw - which was a complete pile of rot - we sold that (just) for £200.
However with this one, I can see how I might kick myself in 10 years thinking I flogged it for a few hundred.
May just get it covered up for now to stop it deteroriating any further.
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