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I have just found some pics of my dads Damler Double 6 VDP in Paris. In 1978 they travelled with wealthy friends to stay at their flat overlooking the Bois de Boulogne. The friend, a RR Shadow owner, and dad had a few days earlier gone on a drive to decide which car to go in. They both concluded that the Daimler was the best for the job. So the reports that at that time it probably was the best car in the world [apart from build quality] were true. Dads pal ordered a new on on their return. Dig dads trousers!
manorcom said:
I have just found some pics of my dads Damler Double 6 VDP in Paris. In 1978 they travelled with wealthy friends to stay at their flat overlooking the Bois de Boulogne. The friend, a RR Shadow owner, and dad had a few days earlier gone on a drive to decide which car to go in. They both concluded that the Daimler was the best for the job. So the reports that at that time it probably was the best car in the world [apart from build quality] were true. Dads pal ordered a new on on their return. Dig dads trousers!
Absolutely great pictures. You really can’t beat a Jaguar/ Daimler saloon of that era, and the V12 had impressive performance. Milkyway said:
52classic said:
bigothunter said:
JeremyH5 said:
That’s my thought too.
That's helpful 
Edited by Milkyway on Saturday 1st April 14:55
manorcom said:
Brilliant pics! All Frenchies in the background apart from the silver Golf in the pic above this, and the B1 Audi 80/Passat right on the left edge of frame here. The red Renault 14 would have been quite new in '78 - probably only a year or so after launch.Fully loaded V12 Double Six getting a move on down the autoroute with the aircon on - must have been low teens MPG. Holiday fuel bill would have been eyewatering!
P5BNij said:
There's a lot of unregistered Fords which I guess were either being imported or exported. The car transporter firm was Toleman who's trucks were a regular feature around Parkston at that time.
There was also the excitement of watching the boat train load up on Harwich harbour bound for Hamburg I think.
I said that tongue in cheek, but I did a bit of digging. Yes, '78 fuel price was, inflation adjusted, much lower than today but pre C19 and Ukraine, UK average retail price was c 120ppl for years.
A V12 Double Six did 12 - 15mpg. A modern V12 equivalent, say a BMW 760iL or Mercedes S65 use roughly half the fuel, 23- 25 mpg combined. So back then, the fuel bills would have stung.
Interesting though that a modern large family car, say a 520d would be doing 45 - 50 mpg on a long run, twice as good again. However a SD1 or Granada back then wouldn't be doing all that much better than the Daimler!
A V12 Double Six did 12 - 15mpg. A modern V12 equivalent, say a BMW 760iL or Mercedes S65 use roughly half the fuel, 23- 25 mpg combined. So back then, the fuel bills would have stung.
Interesting though that a modern large family car, say a 520d would be doing 45 - 50 mpg on a long run, twice as good again. However a SD1 or Granada back then wouldn't be doing all that much better than the Daimler!
Dapster said:
I said that tongue in cheek, but I did a bit of digging. Yes, '78 fuel price was, inflation adjusted, much lower than today but pre C19 and Ukraine, UK average retail price was c 120ppl for years.
A V12 Double Six did 12 - 15mpg. A modern V12 equivalent, say a BMW 760iL or Mercedes S65 use roughly half the fuel, 23- 25 mpg combined. So back then, the fuel bills would have stung.
Interesting though that a modern large family car, say a 520d would be doing 45 - 50 mpg on a long run, twice as good again. However a SD1 or Granada back then wouldn't be doing all that much better than the Daimler!
Improvements in fuel 'economy' have been absorbed by elevated fuel prices and taxation. The consumer has seen almost no benefit beyond less frequent visits to the forecourt.A V12 Double Six did 12 - 15mpg. A modern V12 equivalent, say a BMW 760iL or Mercedes S65 use roughly half the fuel, 23- 25 mpg combined. So back then, the fuel bills would have stung.
Interesting though that a modern large family car, say a 520d would be doing 45 - 50 mpg on a long run, twice as good again. However a SD1 or Granada back then wouldn't be doing all that much better than the Daimler!
All seems rather opportunist and imbalanced
manorcom said:
I have just found some pics of my dads Damler Double 6 VDP in Paris. In 1978 they travelled with wealthy friends to stay at their flat overlooking the Bois de Boulogne. The friend, a RR Shadow owner, and dad had a few days earlier gone on a drive to decide which car to go in. They both concluded that the Daimler was the best for the job. So the reports that at that time it probably was the best car in the world [apart from build quality] were true. Dads pal ordered a new on on their return. Dig dads trousers!
Great pics! I remember the feature in CAR magazine that concluded it was the best car in the world at the time when BL could knock out a good one. My dad bought a 1979 Series III 5.3V12 Jag (CNF 700T) and yes you could physically see the needle on the fuel gauage dropping as you went along! But what a car and engine.Dan Singh said:
You're all wrong! It's a Hillman Imp.
Sorry Dan - I'm not buying that. Looks Mk1 Escort to me, from back in the days when they were a cheap old car and not a future historic rally / race / show car worth thousands.I bought one as my first car, aged 15, in 1983. A 1300L 2 door, it had crumbling rear arches but was otherwise sound and ran well. I learned to drive in it on a beach before selling for a profit after a year.
Turbobanana said:
Dan Singh said:
You're all wrong! It's a Hillman Imp.
Sorry Dan - I'm not buying that. Looks Mk1 Escort to me, from back in the days when they were a cheap old car and not a future historic rally / race / show car worth thousands.
My assumption was based on the distance between the crease in the bonnet and the outside edge of the front wing, it is wider on the Imp variants than the Escort. The screen seems more upright than an Escort too.
However, poor resolution, and that bloke in the way means there is also a good case for the Escort argument.
However, poor resolution, and that bloke in the way means there is also a good case for the Escort argument.
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