Bertie,
quite to the contrary I always found the quarter rear perspective the best on a SI, II Jag. Anytime I see a pic of your car I’m struck by the care you take to make the panels underneath the rear bumper including the exhaust tips as clean as the trunk lid - truly amazing!
Sure you enjoyed the evening out!
Best
Jochen
75 XJ6L 4.2 auto (UK spec)