Created for the new age of long-distance motorway cruising, with the potential to traverse the continent in comfort and space, the Mk2 Jaguar established the company as one of the world's foremost manufacturers of sporting family cars.

Introduced in 1959, the Mk2 was an elegant evolution of the original models.

It employed the advanced XK series of engines, which went on to power the E-Type.

It soon established itself as something of an "everyman’s car", with its race-track provenance continuing to enhance Jaguar's reputation as a producer of finely-tuned, sporty cars.

The 3.4-litre, with twin SU HD6 carburettors and manual gearboxes (with overdrive), is often considered one of the more sought-after Mk2 versions.

Producing a useful ~210bhp, these finely balanced cars still feel genuinely quick to drive.

I have owned and driven this 1968 Jaguar for eight years, and it's now time for someone else to enjoy this British classic and save it from sitting in storage.