"YEAH, baby!" The 'Shaguar' Jaguar E-type roadster from the Austin Powers films is up for auction. The car featured in all three of the spy spoof movies in which Mike Myers played the fictional British secret agent. Wisconsin- based Mecum Auctions said: "There was not a double car produced for these films, only this car was used, presents as seen in all three films driven by Mike Myers and the leading ladies.
" The Shaguar - painted in an iconic Union Jack design - was also featured in the Madonna music video, "Beautiful Stranger," with Myers. Mecum say the vehicle was held as part of a private collection since the film series ended. It was original manufactured in December 1967, leaving the Jaguar factory as opalescent silver blue with a blue convertible top and dark blue interior.
The listing says it was occasionally loaned to Jaguar Land Rover corporate for special company events, who also did much of the car's restoration in the mid-2000s. A Mecum spokesperson said: "We've not posted an estimate for the Shaguar and are allowing its unique provenance to capture global interest and bidder participation." The Shaguar will be offered at Mecum Auctions' 2025 Kissimmee sale in January.
While the Shaguar’s auction generates excitement, Jaguar itself is facing a storm of backlash over its recent rebrand. The iconic British luxury carmaker unveiled a new ad on November 19, introducing a revamped logo and tagline: "Copy nothing." The colorful ad featured a diverse cast in bold out.
