Elite Traveler January-February 2015

INSPIRE

Reborn classic Why more drivers are buying old cars made even better than new

THE REGAL EAGLE No less a figure than Enzo Ferrari described the E-Type as “the most beautiful car in the world”. In 1961, Jaguar produced a low-profile racer (called the E-Type Low Drag). The firm changed plans, focusing instead on lightweight racers. So only three were made. Now, thanks to Eagle (the firm behind the amazing Eagle Speedster), the Low Drag is back. This time it comes in the guise of the ultimate grand tourer. A “bionic” classic car, this is an old E-Type stripped back and lovingly rebuilt using a seamless blend of old and new in a package that offers geniune thrills. Verdict: Flat-out fun in the world’s most glamorous grand tourer $1,000,000; eaglegb.com