2005 Jaguar XK8 | London

A 2005 Jaguar XK8, the V8 grand tourer with a long bonnet and a plush, leather-trimmed cabin. This one has the 4.2-litre engine, which gives smooth, unhurried pace and a low, rounded V8 note. The car is black with a cream leather interior, a Midnight and Cream scheme that reads sharply against the long, curved bodywork. Condition is excellent, and climate control keeps the cabin comfortable. As a 2+2, it carries four. Photographers and stylists get a strong contrast of dark paint and pale trim for fashion, editorial and advertising work. Film and TV crews can record the V8 sound, and the car's polished look suits stories about success or good taste. Luxury brand launches and events are a natural setting too. For a wedding arrival or an anniversary weekend, it offers a modern alternative to vintage transport. It is based in London.