Jaguar E-Type (Series 3)
1971–1974
Lowest price
US$3,850
Since 2020
Median price
US$77,000
Since 2020 · n=28
Highest price
US$192,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
28
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 28 lots

Based on 28 verified auction results
US$57,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-21.0%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 21.0% 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%
Track the E-Type
One email when its market signal flips or one lists under market — plus the Friday deals roundup.
Signal flips, under-market listings and the Friday deals email. Unsubscribe any time.
Market scores
51
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Hardtop included
+US$44,452+58%4 with · 67 without · low confidence
Limited-slip diff
−US$19,500-25%7 with · 64 without · med confidence
Manual gearbox
+US$12,184+16%19 with · 8 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1973
−US$6,867-9%49 with · 17 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 retreated sharply over the past year, with the median transaction price falling to $57,500—a 21 percent decline from prior-year levels. This downward momentum carries a sell signal and reflects genuine market softness rather than normal seasonal volatility, though the high confidence rating suggests the data is solid.
Liquidity remains thin, with only seven sales recorded over the trailing twelve months against a total tracked inventory of 28 cars. That sparse transaction volume means buyers have limited immediate options and sellers may face extended holding periods; the absence of active listings at present underscores the challenge. For participants in either role, patience or tactical pricing will be necessary.
Average mileage on transacted examples sits at 7,700 miles, pointing to a market dominated by garage-kept, low-use specimens—typical for a model commanding collector attention. The Series 3 carries a collectibility score of 6, positioning it firmly in the appreciating-classic tier, though moderate desirability suggests it trails earlier series variants in cachet.
The three-year projection calls for a modest rebound to roughly $62,980, implying a 9.5 percent recovery from current levels. Over five years, the base case points to $64,853, or 12.8 percent appreciation. These gains are incremental rather than spectacular, reflecting the model's stable but unspectacular collector standing and limited supply tailwinds.
Current conditions favor sellers willing to wait or holders who can weather near-term softness. The sharp recent pullback may have overcorrected, but the thin market means any price discovery happens slowly and the tide is not yet turning decisively in either direction.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$57,500
- Annual appr. rate-21.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked80
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared80 (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 Months18
- Sell-Through64%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$82,447
- Avg Mileage at Sale7,700 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$3,850 – US$192,500
- Total Sales Tracked28
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$66,800
cars-and-bids · 5 Oct 2026
7,700 mi
manual
US$50,000
Bring a Trailer · 22 Sept 2026
Regency Red · manual
US$3,850
Bring a Trailer · 9 Sept 2026
US$60,000
Bring a Trailer · 7 Sept 2026
Silver · 4-speed manual
US$79,500
Bring a Trailer · 21 Aug 2026
Willow Green · 4-speed manual
US$82,500
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Fern Gray
US$40,700
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Green · Manual
US$71,680
bonhams · 13 Aug 2026
US$53,000
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
4-speed manual
US$7,000
Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026
primer over burgundy · automatic
Common questions
What is a Jaguar E-Type (Series 3) worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$57,500, based on 7 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$3,850 to US$192,500.
Is the Jaguar E-Type (Series 3) going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -21.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Jaguar E-Type (Series 3)s are for sale right now?
No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.