The latter is undoubtedly true of the Jaguar XJC. A two-door, pillarless coupe variant of the Coventry firm’s groundbreaking XJ saloon that was offered between 1974 and 1977.

Make no mistake, the new Jaguar XJ is a very big car. The company expects most buyers will opt for the long-wheelbase version, too, and that means a car over 17ft long, putting executive car parks ...