Jaguar E-Type (Series 2)
1968–1971

Based on 15 verified auction results
£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
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
Best time to buy
Monthly price index vs. this model's averageBest 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
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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
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
£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.