Over the years we have seen and dealt with many Jaguar XJs, always a popular choice with our clients.

Offering, to quote Jaguar themselves, “Grace, Pace and Space”, not to mention superb value for money.

But every now and then we are presented with a gem, something above and beyond just being a nice, lovely, great example, and we have one here.

Finished in the classic combination of Seafrost Green with Oatmeal leather, there can be no doubt that this Jaguar has been cherished all of its life, by each of its owners.

As it approaches its 26th birthday, one would expect the odd blemish or signs of ageing, not so, we could not find a mark on the paintwork, the chrome is radiant, all four alloys are unmarked and shod with new Pirelli tyres, and the interior is as a Jaguar should be, superb, resplendent in leather and wood.

Under the bonnet is no different, as clean an engine bay as we have ever seen.

The current owner won’t mind us calling him picky, we’ve seen his collection and can ...