This exceptional Jaguar MkV underwent a comprehensive restoration back in 2009-10 and the proof is in the pictorial pudding, with a lovely selection of photographs of the body-off process available to view in our Gallery, below.

“It still remains in stunning condition,” says vendor, Graham Morris.

“It’s in superb condition underneath, as well as on top.

It drives very well for its age; there’s a bit of jostle to the ride compared to modern cars, but you really do feel like royalty driving it and it attracts admiring glances (and conversations, aplenty.

The seats are comfy and soft and it has a lovely sporty exhaust note”.

Graham has done a little bit of light fettling since buying the Jaguar nine months ago, including fitment of four new Radial tyres and having the carburetors balanced, as well as having the engine oil and filter changes circa 30 miles ago.

“I’ve used it for three longer trips down to Herne Bay to see friends and Sunday morning drives to the local shops.

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