1985 daimler double six £25,995

Alan Anderson has found a Daimler with interesting marque history – do you want to be its next custodian?

Discreet good taste and well put together ...

Despite appearing largely standard, this early XJ12 Series II hides two secrets; a 6.0-litre V12 from a later model plus a modern sixspeed automatic. The result is a still classic-looking saloon that’s as powerful as it is discreet

A former Jaguar designer tells all about the development of the XJ-Sfrom fixed head to sun-seeker

The classics you love, drive and restore

If this halfway house between original looks and final usability appeals,what do you need to know?