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.
Limited-slip diff
−£10,025-28%9 with · 39 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1969
−£3,050-9%27 with · 21 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 currently trading around £35,908 in the UK market, having gained a modest 1.0% over the past twelve months. The single-digit annual advance is consistent with the car's classification as an appreciating classic, suggesting steady but unspectacular momentum rather than speculative heat.
Transaction activity remains sparse, with only eight sales recorded in the past year against a total tracked sample of seventeen examples. This thin liquidity means buyers and sellers should expect limited choice and potentially wider bid-ask spreads; the market rewards patience and realistic pricing.
The Series 2 occupies mid-tier collectibility terrain, rating a six on the desirability scale. While production data is unavailable, the model's enduring appeal as an icon of British sports-car design underpins its classification as a genuine collectible rather than a curiosity piece.
The market outlook is conservative. The three-year projection stands at £36,748, implying appreciation of 2.3%, while the five-year base case points to £37,021, or 3.1% cumulative gain. These forecasts assume continued stable demand without external tailwinds or structural headwinds.
At current levels the Series 2 offers fair value for buyers seeking entry to the upper reaches of British classic motoring without the acute scarcity or volatility of its Series 1 predecessor. The hold signal reflects an equilibrium: neither oversold nor overheated, and likely to reward patient ownership rather than rapid turnover.
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 tracked49
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared49 (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.