Registration – 44 DXJ

Chassis No. – SAJDKAM3BC801442

M.O.T. – November 2025

Odometer – 36,300

‘44 DXJ’ is really a rather rare example of the X300 XJ saloon in Daimler Six long wheelbase form and boasting the 4-litre AJ16 straight six engine. Only around 1,300 cars left Browns Lane specified as Daimler Six models with only a minority of those likely to have been long wheelbase versions. ‘44 DXJ’ appears to have been imported to the UK in 2002 despite clearly being a factory right hand drive, UK specification model. Since that point ‘44 DXJ’ has been enjoyed by four former keepers with the current owner acquiring it in March 2014. The owner confirms it has been off the road since 2015 and kept in a heated garage during that time. This would help explain the Daimler’s remarkably low mileage of 36,300 which is supported by the MOT history. ‘44 DXJ’ was taken out of storage last year and now holds an advisory free MOT valid until November 2025. ‘44 DXJ’ is offered here with NO RESERVE, its original book pack and even its appealing personalised registration number.

The X300 represents the first Jaguar released under Ford ownership and was only produced for 3 years between 1994 and 1997. ‘44 DXJ’ looks every inch the £50,000 quasi-limousine which it would have been in 1997 with its rear doors exhibiting the extra five inches enjoyed by the long wheelbase version. ‘44 DXJ’ presents in lustrous Flamenco Red Metallic paintwork and a set of Jaguar Celtic alloy wheels from the later X308. ‘44 DXJ’ also features the fluted radiator shell and boot trim piece so associated with the Daimler marque. Special red Daimler Six badges and gold radiator trim also help set this Daimler apart from the pack. The commodious cabin with its generously extended rear leg room is trimmed in sublime Nimbus Grey Connolly hides. The Six was the most luxuriously appointed of the X300 range and it shows in here. There’s lots of inlaid walnut veneer in here including to the rear, individual picnic tables, and special gold finish to the interior brightwork. The vendor judges the interior as “excellent” and the paint and bodywork as “good.”

The AJ16 4-litre straight six engine fitted here is a well respected unit providing an excellent balance between refinement and performance. With 245bhp originally on tap and power fed through a four speed automatic transmission, this made for a 140mph plus top speed and a 0-60mph time around the 7.5 second mark. Pretty impressive for a long wheelbase saloon from 1997. The vendor rates the engine and transmission as “excellent” and the electrics as “good.”

In summary:

• A surprisingly rare Daimler with a low, seemingly original mileage
• Offering a long, advisory free MOT until November 2025
• A desirable long wheelbase model with a sublime, luxurious interior

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