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Jaguar E-Type (Series 3)

1971–1974

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  • 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

Jaguar E-Type

Based on 28 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

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%

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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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 20
  • US$66,800

    cars-and-bids · 5 Oct 2026

  • US$50,000

    Bring a Trailer · 22 Sept 2026

  • US$3,850

    Bring a Trailer · 9 Sept 2026

  • US$60,000

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Sept 2026

  • US$79,500

    Bring a Trailer · 21 Aug 2026

  • US$82,500

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$40,700

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$71,680

    bonhams · 13 Aug 2026

  • US$53,000

    Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026

  • US$7,000

    Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026

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.