JAGUAR XJS 5.3 V12 2dr Auto (1988)

The Jag XJS - A piece of British history.

Probably one of the classic cars in British history. The Jaguar XJS was in production for over twenty years! Mine is the '88 model and personally I think this is amongst the classics of the range. My Jaguar XJS is still my pride and joy. There are dissenters who say that it's ugly but personally I think the XJS is the best thing Jaguar ever came up with.

I suppose it's because I like American cars that the very long and curved bonnet really appeals to me. And the powerhouse that's under it is also pretty impressive. The dash is strictly old-school - the dials are pretty primitive but the leather and wood interiors are great in every sense - it even smells good.

This car was ahead of its time in terms of control and handling and you really feel the responsiveness and hold it has on the road. This is my favourite thing about the Jag XJS. I'm very proud to own one and I think it's a worthy piece of British motoring history.