Jaguar E-Type (Series 2)
1968–1971
Lowest price
£16,000
Since 2020
Median price
£35,551
Since 2020 · n=16
Highest price
£48,781
Since 2020
Sold cars
17
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 17 lots

Based on 17 verified auction results
£35,908
Market value · recent verified sales
+1.0%
12-month change
Fair Entry
Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Prices have been flat (+1.0%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£36,748
+2%
5-Year Forecast
£37,021
+3%
Market scores
53
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1970
+£14,125+40%38 with · 3 without · low confidence
Limited-slip diff
−£12,191-34%8 with · 33 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Jaguar E-Type Series 2 is holding steady in the UK market at a median of £35,908, with a modest 1.0% year-on-year increase signaling stability rather than momentum. The HOLD signal reflects a market in equilibrium, neither accelerating nor declining, though the high confidence in this assessment suggests the data is reliable.
Liquidity remains thin, with only eight recorded sales over the past twelve months against a lifetime tracking sample of seventeen transactions. This sparse activity means buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and limited room for rapid arbitrage, though the absence of current listings suggests genuine scarcity rather than oversupply.
As an appreciating classic with a collectibility score of 6, the Series 2 occupies a solid middle tier of the E-Type hierarchy. Moderate desirability reflects its position relative to the rarer and more coveted Series 1, which typically commands sharper premiums in the specialist market.
The three-year projection anticipates a rise to £36,748, a 2.3% gain from current levels that aligns with inflation and the modest historical trend. Over five years, the base case points to £37,021, or 3.1% total appreciation, suggesting these cars will hold value steadily without dramatic upward revision absent significant collector sentiment shifts.
At current pricing, the Series 2 presents a fair entry point for buyers seeking a recognized British icon without the elite pricing of earlier variants. The stable outlook and thin liquidity profile suit patient collectors who prioritize authenticity and provenance over rapid capital growth.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£35,908
- Annual appr. rate+1.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked42
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared42 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,350
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months8
- Sell-Through47%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£34,774
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£16,000 – £48,781
- Total Sales Tracked17
Recent sales
Showing latest 16£16,000
the-market · 9 Jun 2026
£16,500
the-market · 4 Jun 2026
£22,250
Collecting Cars · 15 Dec 2025
£32,520
the-market · 28 Oct 2025
manual with overdrive
£48,781
the-market · 23 Oct 2025
£46,612
the-market · 1 Oct 2025
manual
£45,250
Collecting Cars · 16 Sept 2025
£39,295
the-market · 11 Sept 2025
Signal Red
£32,249
the-market · 6 Aug 2025
£47,262
the-market · 30 Jun 2025
manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.