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Jaguar E-Type

Years Produced: 1961-1975

Famously described by none other than Enzo Ferrari as “the most beautiful car ever made,” the E-Type is without equal in the looks department. For those looking for speed, however, the car is a little lacking these days. That’s what restomodding specialists like Eagle are here for. The Eagle Spyder GT takes the E-Type and pulls it forcefully into the 21st century, without ruining those classic looks. The body’s been replaced with a new one made from aluminum, while a 287 ci straight-six sits under the hood, producing 346 bhp. What does this mean in terms of speed? Well, the top speed has been boosted up to 170 mph, and the 0-60 time dips down to under five seconds. This car is essentially a stately home on wheels.

Coming in at just over a tonne, the engine is far from the only thing that’s changed. Dampers by Öhlins help you keep the car going smoothly, while AP Racing brakes provide plenty of stopping power. Eagle’s production runs are tiny. Previous E-Type models, the Speedster and the Low Drag GT have only been sold five and three times, respectively. Barring my dream of an XJ220 restomod, this is the Jaguar that all car lovers need.

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