When it comes to blending superspy swagger with ‘60s counterculture, few icons match the 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster, or the Shaguar to be more precise—as named by the international man of mystery. This isn’t just a car; it’s Austin Powers’ rolling mojo—a Union Jack-painted ode to British eccentricity that cruised through all three films and even Madonna’s “Beautiful Stranger” music video.
Sporting a dark blue interior and an engine note that might as well hum Yeah, baby, this 4.2L inline-six convertible wasn’t just a prop. It’s the only Shaguar ever built, lovingly restored in the mid-2000s by Jaguar Land Rover and recently given a mechanical refresh to keep it running as smooth as a Velvet Revolver track. From Powers to Dr. Evil to Madonna, everyone’s had a turn behind the wheel—well, except you.
The E-Type’s credentials 4-speed manual transmission, disc brakes, wire wheels, and a dash of cinematic immortality. If cars could talk, this one would probably quip, “Shall we shag now or later?” Documented with authentication letters from the movie’s car wizards, this feline is ready to purr its way into a new chapter of history.
The Shaguar (Lot R933) crosses the auction block at Kissimmee 2025 on January 18, 2025. Price? That’s for you and the auctioneer to decide—but rest assured, it won’t come cheap. Looking at how Jaguar rebranded itself, this “Shaguar” represents not just Austin Powers but also a piece of Jaguar you never see again. Rest in peace, Jag. Long live the “Shaguar”!
Images: Mecum Auctions.
