Jaguar E-Type (Series 3)
1971–1974
Lowest price
US$7,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$81,650
Since 2020 · n=18
Highest price
US$192,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
18
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 18 lots

Based on 18 verified auction results
US$57,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-25.0%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$62,980
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$64,853
+13%
Market scores
51
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
+US$26,877+33%12 with · 8 without · high confidence
Limited-slip diff
−US$25,450-31%6 with · 42 without · med confidence
Built ≤ 1973
−US$10,128-12%34 with · 11 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 3 has declined sharply over the past twelve months, with the US median dropping to $57,500—a 25 percent year-over-year loss that signals a meaningful correction in this segment. Only seven sales tracked in the past year versus eighteen total in our database underscores the thinness of recent transaction activity, suggesting limited momentum and reduced price discovery.
Series 3 models occupy the collectible tier with moderate desirability, a classification that typically reflects their later production status and the preference among enthusiasts for earlier Series 1 and 2 variants. The absence of current market listings further indicates a lull in seller confidence at present valuations.
The high-confidence sell signal reflects the sharp recent depreciation running counter to the appreciating-classic designation, a divergence worth noting for owners evaluating their holdings. Near-term seller interest appears muted, with no active inventory in tracked channels.
Looking ahead, the three-year base projection calls for recovery to approximately $62,980, representing a modest 9.5 percent gain from today's median. The five-year outlook extends that to $64,853, or 12.8 percent cumulative appreciation, suggesting a stabilization rather than robust growth trajectory.
Current valuations appear to have fallen faster than underlying fundamentals would support, creating a potential entry point for patient buyers willing to wait out the present cycle. Sellers may benefit from holding rather than moving inventory at depressed levels, though the thin liquidity environment argues for patience and realistic pricing if a near-term transaction becomes necessary.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$57,500
- Annual appr. rate-25.0%/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)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months8
- Sell-Through44%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$94,739
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$7,000 – US$192,500
- Total Sales Tracked18
Recent sales
Showing latest 18US$7,000
Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026
primer over burgundy · automatic
US$90,000
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
red · 4-speed manual
US$83,000
Bring a Trailer · 27 May 2026
British Racing Green · 4-speed manual
US$36,999
Bring a Trailer · 22 May 2026
Pale Primrose · 4-speed manual
US$39,500
Bring a Trailer · 4 May 2026
black
US$57,000
Bring a Trailer · 29 Apr 2026
Silver-gray · 4-speed manual
US$57,500
Bring a Trailer · 21 Apr 2026
Regency Red · Automatic
US$80,300
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Silver · Manual
US$77,000
mecum · 26 Jul 2025
White · Automatic
US$165,000
mecum · 19 Jan 2025
British Racing Green · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.