Jaguar E-Type (Series 1)
1961–1968
Based on 30 verified auction results
£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
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 averageBest 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
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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.