The Jaguar XJS remains one of Britain’s most distinctive grand tourers, blending long-bonnet elegance with effortless performance from its 1975 debut through to 1996. Conceived as the successor to the legendary E-Type, the XJS took a very different path: refined, aerodynamic, and built for crossing continents in comfort. Early cars featured Jaguar’s silky V12, while later 3.6, 4.0, and 6.0-litre variants broadened the appeal. Its flying-buttress rear styling was controversial at launch, yet today it is a signature detail collectors love. Coupe, Cabriolet, and full Convertible versions give owners plenty of personality to preserve or personalise.

At Automotive Superstore, the XJS is exactly the kind of classic that rewards careful maintenance and tasteful upgrades. Quality filters, ignition components, cooling parts, brake consumables, suspension bushes, oils, detailing products, batteries, and touring accessories help keep this elegant Jaguar ready for weekend drives or club events. The XJS also earned genuine motorsport credibility, with Tom Walkinshaw Racing turning it into a European Touring Car Championship winner in the 1980s. Its pop-culture footprint includes appearances in television and film, but its greatest appeal is still the sensation of a low-slung Jaguar gliding along the highway, engine murmuring, cabin calm, and style unmistakably timeless. For owners restoring an original example or improving a cherished driver, matching the right parts helps protect reliability, comfort, value, and the car’s unmistakable grand-touring character.