Although less than 300 were ever made–and it's capable of a record-setting top speed of over 200 mph–the Jaguar XJ220 represents a surprising bargain for what it offers.
Early on in the ’70s, the Jaguar XJ12 and the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 fought for buyers in the equivalent of a sumo wrestling match performed in three-piece suits.
This stately Jaguar sedan has been a cornerstone classic for decades. It’s still a staple at many British car events, in part because Jaguar made enough that supply remains strong.
Not Bonneville, not Daytona, not the Autobahn: Top speed runs used to take place outside Jabbeke, Belgium. For posterity, a famed Jaguar returned to the same town.
