In this issue, we celebrate 50 years of the launch of the XJ Series II with a bumper three car photoshoot and history. Andrew Roberts takes a look at the last truly independent Daimler model, and we test the Daimler V8 against the Jaguar S-type to find the best value MkII alternative. For fans of more sporting Jaguars, Paul Walton looks back at the history of the XJR-S; Tom Walkinshaw’s full fat development of the V12 grand tourer. All this, plus news, opinions, tech tips and more!

In this issue, we celebrate 50 years of the launch of the XJ Series II with a bumper three car photoshoot and history. Andrew Roberts takes a look at the last truly independent Daimler model, and we test the Daimler V8 against the Jaguar S-type to find the best value MkII alternative. For fans of more sporting Jaguars, Paul Walton looks back at ....