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 £4995 PRICE ENGINE 3950cc/V8/OHV POWER 190bhp@4750rpm TORQUE ...

(1966-1970)

LOOKING BACK, it seems like fate. I was on my way to view a classic car that was coming up for sale at an auction when the automatic gearbox in my 2006 Volvo XC70 began to overheat and slip. It’s done

What classic does £10k buy you in 2025? If you have the nerve, it could be a hand-built Bentley , a motorsport-bred BMW , a Porsche 911 or one of our nine alternatives. Tempting? Of course. Sensible? Well…

(1984-1989)