Finished in Santorini Black over Jet Black Windsor Leather, this example is every bit as aggressive as it is elegant. The black-on-black aesthetic is accentuated by 20" Tornado alloys, giving it a stance that looks as planted and powerful as it feels. The coupe's proportions - taut wheelbase, sweeping rear haunches, and pillarless profile - are arguably more resolved than the convertible, and in this spec, it's a masterclass in understated menace. The cabin, trimmed in soft-grain Windsor leather, strikes a balance between luxury and purpose, with chrome accents, configurable ambient lighting, a switchable active exhaust, and the brilliant 600W Meridian Surround Sound System - which, even with all its clarity and richness, still plays second fiddle to the V8 under the bonnet. Comfort features include heated seats, panoramic roof, a heated windscreen, a reversing camera, and dual-zone climate control - all wrapped up in a cabin that remains tactile, focused, and luxurious. With 550PS from a supercharged 5.0-litre V8 and the assurance of intelligent all-wheel drive, this 2016 Jaguar F-Type R delivers the kind of performance that's not only thrilling but genuinely usable especially on UK roads. While the earlier rear-wheel drive variant was admired for its purity, it could be notoriously tricky when trying to deploy all that power in less-than-perfect conditions. With the addition of AWD, Jaguar made this version far more accessible without diluting the drama. Despite covering 52k miles, you'd be forgiven for thinking it had done half that. The bodywork shows no signs of hard use, and the leather cabin remains supple, with no greasy steering wheel or worn switchgear - all telltale signs of a car that's been cherished rather than just driven. It's been serviced exclusively by Jaguar main dealers from new, with the most recent visit to Jaguar Reading including a comprehensive major service: oil and filter, spark plugs, pollen filter, air filter and fuel filter. As a result, the next service will simply be a minor, leaving the next owner to enjoy the car with confidence. Originally costing north of 90k when new the equivalent of around 120k in today's money this F-Type R now sits at just over 60% of its original price. With the lion's share of its depreciation already behind it, it presents exceptional value for money and offers strong residuals going forward, especially as naturally aspirated and high-displacement engines become increasingly rare.