The look on Martin Brundle’s face the minute he walks into the garage at Silverstone is a picture. There’s an instant flicker of recognition. The same reaction as meeting an old friend.

That’s exactly what’s happening. These two haven’t seen each other for 29 years, but today is the unexpected reunion. The moment is made even sweeter by the presence of Alex Brundle – Martin’s son and current FIA World Endurance Championship racer – who’s come along to get a feel for his father’s past. He’s getting the chance to jump into his father’s seat and relive a key moment in the family’s racing legacy.

The old friend is the Jaguar XJR-12. It’s unquestionably one of the finest racing Jaguars ever built, and it’s a car that’s been kind to the Brundle family. Moments after 16:00hrs on Sunday June 17, 1990, Martin’s dream of winning Le Mans came true with this model, but not this exact chassis.