This excellent example of the Jaguar XK grand tourer is the perfect entry into the world of Jaguar grace, space and pace.

This car is one of only 350 built to celebrate the triumph of Jaguar in the 1987 World Sports Car Championship and the 1988 victory at Le Mans by Jaguar and TWR.

Based on the desirable Jaguar XKR, this excellent example of a "Silverstone" is one of only 100 made.

According to Ian Callum, these stunning and seductive curves are supposed to have been inspired by the actress Kate Winslet - and who are we to disagree with such a design legend?