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Jaguar E-Type (Series 1)

1961–1968

Jaguar E-Type

Based on 30 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outmedium confidence

£54,500

Market value · recent verified sales

-9.2%

12-month change

Buy

Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -9.2%). Often a buy window before recovery.

Price History

Feb 2025Today

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£43,724

-20%

5-Year Forecast

£40,814

-25%

Market scores

59

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Weak

25

Resale Outlook

Spec Premium Engine

How options move the price.

  • Right-hand drive

    n=8 vs n=4
    £57,294,999,744-26%

    Median with: £163,955,027,507·Median without: £221,250,027,250

  • Built ≤ 1964

    n=15 vs n=14
    £225,499,959,507-100%

    Median with: £68,000·Median without: £225,500,027,507

Premiums are the % difference between the median price of matching-spec sales versus the rest. We only show factors backed by ≥3 sales on each side. Treat any single premium as directional rather than gospel — option mix interacts in ways a univariate split can’t capture.

Marque analyst note

The Jaguar E-Type Series 1 has declined to a median of £54,500 in the UK market, down 9.2 percent over the past twelve months, but current data signals a stabilization point after sustained pressure. The BUY signal and "bottomed out" status suggest the market has found a floor, though medium confidence in this assessment warrants cautious positioning.

Transaction activity remains modest, with thirteen sales recorded over the past year and thirty tracked across the full dataset, indicating moderate liquidity. This trading volume is sufficient for motivated sellers to find buyers, but lacks the depth that would guarantee rapid conversion at peak pricing.

The E-Type Series 1 qualifies as collectible with moderate desirability, supported by its status as an appreciating classic and iconic design heritage. At 38,419 units produced, it sits in a zone where rarity supports value without the extreme scarcity that defines top-tier investment classics, and condition and provenance will remain meaningful price drivers.

The outlook tilts downward in the medium term, with base-case projections calling for a decline to £43,724 by year three and £40,814 by year five—representing losses of 19.8 and 25.1 percent respectively from current levels. These forecasts reflect continued softness in the broader classic Jaguar sector and the model's positioning relative to rarer variants and competing marques.

The absence of active listings at present is notable and may indicate a temporary thinning of supply, though historical transaction patterns suggest fresh inventory will emerge at lower asking prices. Entry-level collectors seeking authentic British sports car exposure may find value at these deflated prices, particularly if holding periods extend beyond the projected five-year window.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£54,500
  • Annual appr. rate-9.2%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Best time to buy

Monthly price index vs. this model's average

Best deals on this model historically land in Jul (~49% below average). Avoid Feb, when competition drives prices higher.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months13
  • Sell-Through43%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£63,851
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked30

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • £44,000

    Collecting Cars · 21 May 2026

  • £41,500

    Collecting Cars · 6 May 2026

  • £44,250

    Collecting Cars · 30 Apr 2026

  • £54,500

    Collecting Cars · 20 Dec 2025

  • £60,500

    Collecting Cars · 12 Oct 2025

  • £78,000

    the-market · 30 Aug 2025

  • £89,538

    the-market · 28 Aug 2025

  • £68,000

    Collecting Cars · 24 Aug 2025

  • £29,268

    the-market · 18 Aug 2025

  • £137,500

    Collecting Cars · 6 Aug 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.