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Jaguar E-Type (Series 2)

1968–1971

Jaguar E-Type

Based on 15 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

£39,566

Market value · recent verified sales

+11.5%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 11.5% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

Price History

Oct 2023Today

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£50,967

+29%

5-Year Forecast

£55,365

+40%

Market scores

54

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

70

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Jaguar E-Type Series 2 is trading at a median of £39,566 in the UK market, up 11.5 percent over the past twelve months. This steady appreciation sits comfortably within the classic car rally, though the signal remains HOLD rather than aggressive accumulation at present valuations.

The thin liquidity backdrop—just nine recorded sales in the past year across a total tracked sample of fifteen—means pricing can be episodic and price discovery uneven. Buyers and sellers should expect longer marketing windows and potentially wider bid-ask spreads than for higher-volume market segments.

Series 2 E-Types occupy the middle tier of Jaguar collectibility, sitting above everyday restorations but below the rarest variants. Desirability is moderate, which reflects the model's broad appeal against more specialized body styles or engine configurations that command stronger premiums.

The base case projects the median to reach £50,967 within three years, a gain of 28.8 percent, with five-year appreciation to £55,365 or 39.9 percent. These projections rest on continued steady demand from enthusiasts and the model's established role in the classic market, though confidence is marked as medium given the smaller transaction pool.

At present, no active listings appear in the tracked market, reinforcing the thin liquidity picture. The hold recommendation reflects a market in balance—appreciating steadily but without compelling upside momentum to justify fresh entry at current levels. Buyers willing to wait for occasional opportunities may find better entry points; holders can expect measured, stable gains.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£39,566
  • Annual appr. rate+11.5%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Best time to buy

Monthly price index vs. this model's average

Best deals on this model historically land in Nov (~28% below average). Avoid Jun, 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 Months9
  • Sell-Through60%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£34,925
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked15

Recent sales

Showing latest 15
  • £22,250

    Collecting Cars · 15 Dec 2025

  • £32,520

    the-market · 28 Oct 2025

  • £48,781

    the-market · 23 Oct 2025

  • £46,612

    the-market · 1 Oct 2025

  • £45,250

    Collecting Cars · 16 Sept 2025

  • £39,295

    the-market · 11 Sept 2025

  • £32,249

    the-market · 6 Aug 2025

  • £47,262

    the-market · 30 Jun 2025

  • £39,566

    the-market · 25 Jun 2025

  • £29,000

    Collecting Cars · 26 Feb 2025

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