What's in the issue

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!