The XJs from the Nineties offer genuine value, while there’s also plenty of scope for some DIY tinkering. Here’s how to grab a great example

The Series I is regarded by many as the finest XJ of all, which partly explains today’s hefty asking prices – but what do you need to know before taking the plunge?

ASKING £19,995 PRICE ENGINE 1798cc/4-cyl/OHV POWER 95bhp@5400rpm TORQUE ...

The Spider had a continuous, 27-year production history, but for most of that time the cars were rarely seen in the UK and few were sold in right-hand drive. Motor magazine only tested the round-tail

Jaguars have come into and gone from the Buckley fleet over the past 15 or 20 years, but I have not always reported on them, perhaps because they never felt as if they were going to be firm fixtures.

While earlier models had drip-fed us diesel economy with Jaguar style, the XF was the first to be conceived this way. Here’s how to buy the best oil-burner you can.