This splendidly-presented Jaguar only had three former keepers and was within the same family from 1990 to 2023.

Its white bodywork is complemented by very smart red leather upholstery, matching carpets and painted wire wheels.

The Type C badges atop the XK engine’s alloy cam covers confirm the presence of the C-type cylinder head that formed part of the SE package, and everything about this genuine righthand drive roadster appears to be as per its original specification.

A bout of maintenance in recent years has resulted in the fitment of a full stainless steel exhaust system, new tyres, attention to the brakes and SU carburettors and a general service.

The vendor acquired the car through Hampson’s in March 2023 and is only - reluctantly - offering it for sale as he is now in poor health.

He grades the engine, four-speed manual transmission, bodywork, paintwork and interior trim as all being in ‘excellent’ condition.

He is now selling the car complete with tonneau cover, Heritag...