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DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX Rare

As of 2026 Q2, 693 DAIMLER DOUBLE SIXs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 706 in 2022 Q3 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 13 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (0.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 67% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.

DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX car — UK survivor photo
Photo: nakhon100 / CC BY 2.0 · via Flickr
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
693
228 licensed465 SORN
▲ 2 (+0.3%) yr/yr
Peak: 706 in 2022 Q3 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 177 353 530 706 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (693 in the latest data).

Rarer than 39% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 689 on the road today
Petrol 100%Diesel 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the DOUBLE SIX

Daimler Double-Six may refer to either of two different series of Daimler V12 engines or to a car produced by Jaguar Cars under the Daimler nameplate.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX — questions & answers

How many DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 693 DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX were still registered in the UK — 228 licensed and on the road, plus 465 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX rare?

The DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (693), making it rarer than 39% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX on UK roads rose by 2 (0.3%).

What fuel do most DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX use?

Most DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.

When did the DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX peak?

The DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX peaked at 706 registered in 2022 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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