05/06/2026
This Jaguar XJ8 4.0L marked the beginning of the British Garage.
A proper British saloon, chosen for its presence, its elegance and the quiet confidence only a Jaguar of this era can carry. Long, composed, comfortable and powered by a refined V8, it represents the kind of motoring that feels increasingly rare today: understated, beautifully proportioned and made for people who understand the pleasure of arriving well.
The decision to buy it came at a moment when life felt unusually clear. After an unexpected hospital stay and emergency surgery, I wanted something meaningful. Something that would turn years of admiration for British cars into a real starting point.
This XJ8 became that starting point.
A timeless Jaguar saloon in a characteristically British specification — and the car that opened the door to everything that followed.
