Long, low and unmistakably British, the Jaguar XJ-S is a grand tourer rather than a stripped-out sports car — a blend of pace, comfort and angular 1980s presence.

This 1986 3.6-litre manual car belongs to a collector who asked us to restore the coupé's bodywork and return the structure and exterior finish to a sound condition.

Alongside the restoration, the early AJ6 straight-six receives discreet electronic management and flex-fuel capability, keeping the engine bay period-looking while making the car easier to use on modern roads.

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