Jaguar is putting the E-Type back into production, but there’s a catch

Jaguar is bringing back the Jaguar E-Type.

For once, this isn’t a restomod or a limited-edition homage made by a tuning company.

It’s the real thing, built by the company’s in-house historic vehicle division, Jaguar Classic.

Over 50 years later, it still looks great.

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Why Jaguar decided to bring the E-Type back

The Eagle Speedster is arguably the most famous E-Type homage, and even Arnold Schwarzenegger has one.

But this is the real deal, made by Jaguar themselves.

Jaguar decided to mark the 50th anniversary of the E-Type’s retirement with a new limited-edition model.

The new E-Type is available in Signet Green or Opal Black, both inspired by colors available back in 1974, when the E-Type was still in production.

The engine is a 3.8-liter straight-six, a (sightly) reengineered and modernized version of the same engine that the 1961 E-Type used.

In addition to a better engine, you also get a Bluetooth radio, heated windscreen and badges made from actual gold.

But other than that, this car is almost identical to the one you could’ve bought new from a showroom in 1974.

But there’s a catch.

It’s not the price, which Jaguar hasn’t revealed but will certainly have a lot of zeros in it, it’s the fact that only two will be made.

Literally only two.

‘The most beautiful car in history’

The Jaguar E-Type is one of the most beautiful cars ever made, some would call it the most beautiful car in history.

Back when it was new, this car was not particularly rare, considering at least 38,000 units were built.

This also explains why sometimes people uncover old, decrepit Jaguar E-Types abandoned in barns, which is always a shame, and also a bit sad.

Still, if you’re lucky enough – and wealthy enough – to get one of these, what a car you’ll have.