Jaguar E-Type (Series 1)
1961–1968
Lowest price
US$28,100
Since 2020
Median price
US$99,000
Since 2020 · n=57
Highest price
US$880,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
57
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 57 lots

Based on 57 verified auction results
US$89,000
Market value · recent verified sales
-33.1%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 33.1% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$36,388
-59%
5-Year Forecast
US$28,020
-69%
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Market scores
61
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Limited-slip diff
−US$22,914-23%15 with · 101 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1965
+US$11,285+11%60 with · 56 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 1 median price has fallen to US$89,000, down 33.1 percent year-over-year, signaling a reversal after its long run as an appreciating classic. This sharp pullback reflects broader softening in the market for these iconic British sports cars.
The twelve-month sample of 15 transactions out of 57 total tracked sales indicates moderate liquidity with sufficient market activity to establish reliable pricing, though the thinning transaction volume relative to the historical database suggests caution among buyers. The current spread of active inventory is minimal at just one listing, which typically denotes a balanced or tight market.
With production reaching 38,419 units across the Series 1 generation, the E-Type remains relatively abundant compared to ultra-rare classics, yet its high desirability and collectible classification keep it anchored in collector portfolios. Average mileage of 95,000 miles aligns with well-maintained examples that see occasional use rather than storage.
Base projections paint a sobering three-year outlook at US$36,388, a decline of 59.1 percent from current levels, followed by further erosion to US$28,020 over five years—a cumulative loss of 68.5 percent. These forecasts assume continued market pressure without significant appreciation drivers, though they carry inherent uncertainty in a volatile classic market.
The high-confidence sell signal reflects the combination of recent downward momentum, weak near-term projections, and an appreciating-classic classification that no longer appears to be appreciating. Current owners and prospective buyers should weigh these headwinds carefully against any personal or historical attachment to the model.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$89,000
- Annual appr. rate-33.1%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked135
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared135 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$740
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,970
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months38
- Sell-Through67%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale PriceUS$120,357
- Avg Mileage at Sale95,000 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$28,100 – US$880,000
- Total Sales Tracked57
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$95,000
Bring a Trailer · 5 Oct 2026
Opalescent Silver Gray · 4-speed manual
US$97,500
Bring a Trailer · 3 Oct 2026
blue · manual
US$84,700
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Silver · Manual
US$57,200
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Yellow · Manual
US$120,000
Bring a Trailer · 24 Sept 2026
Carmen Red · manual
US$127,000
Bring a Trailer · 23 Sept 2026
manual
US$38,000
Bring a Trailer · 22 Sept 2026
red · manual
US$73,000
Bring a Trailer · 21 Sept 2026
Pale Primrose
US$93,500
Bring a Trailer · 16 Sept 2026
US$51,000
Bring a Trailer · 5 Sept 2026
white · 5-speed manual
Common questions
What is a Jaguar E-Type (Series 1) worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$89,000, based on 15 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$28,100 to US$880,000.
Is the Jaguar E-Type (Series 1) going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -33.1%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Jaguar E-Type (Series 1)s are for sale right now?
We track 1 live auction listing for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
