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Jaguar E-Type (Series 3)

1971–1974

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  • 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

Jaguar E-Type

Based on 18 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

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%)
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 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 18
  • US$7,000

    Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026

  • US$90,000

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$83,000

    Bring a Trailer · 27 May 2026

  • US$36,999

    Bring a Trailer · 22 May 2026

  • US$39,500

    Bring a Trailer · 4 May 2026

  • US$57,000

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Apr 2026

  • US$57,500

    Bring a Trailer · 21 Apr 2026

  • US$80,300

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$77,000

    mecum · 26 Jul 2025

  • US$165,000

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.