Jaguar E-Type (Series 2)
1968–1971
Lowest price
£16,000
Since 2020
Median price
£35,551
Since 2020 · n=16
Highest price
£48,781
Since 2020
Sold cars
17
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 17 lots

Based on 17 verified auction results
£35,908
Market value · recent verified sales
+1.0%
12-month change
Fair Entry
Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Prices have been flat (+1.0%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£36,748
+2%
5-Year Forecast
£37,021
+3%
Market scores
53
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Limited-slip diff
−£9,584-27%9 with · 40 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1969
−£1,769-5%28 with · 21 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 2 sits at a median of £35,908 in the UK market, having appreciated marginally by 1.0 percent over the past year. This modest movement reflects a stable pricing environment with a high-confidence signal of HOLD, suggesting the model is neither overheated nor distressed at current levels.
Trading volume remains thin, with just eight sales tracked over the past twelve months against seventeen total recorded transactions in the dataset. This liquidity constraint means buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and limited negotiating leverage in any given month, though it also suggests genuine supply scarcity rather than speculative oversupply.
The Series 2 occupies the collectible tier with a score of 6 and carries moderate desirability among enthusiasts. Without definitive production figures in hand, the model's appeal rests on its design pedigree and mechanical character—factors that have sustained interest despite the thin transactional flow.
Looking ahead, the base projection for three years suggests gradual appreciation to £36,748, or 2.3 percent growth, with the five-year outlook extending that trajectory to £37,021 at a cumulative 3.1 percent gain. These conservative forecasts reflect the stable but uninspiring recent momentum and the modest liquidity environment; Series 2 cars are not expected to generate the kind of gains seen in rarer E-Type variants.
At present market levels, entry conditions are fair rather than compelling. Buyers willing to hold for the medium term should approach this model as a possession to enjoy rather than a turnaround opportunity, and should factor in the extended selling horizon if circumstances change.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£35,908
- Annual appr. rate+1.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked50
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared50 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,350
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months8
- Sell-Through47%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£34,774
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£16,000 – £48,781
- Total Sales Tracked17
Recent sales
Showing latest 16£16,000
the-market · 9 Jun 2026
£16,500
the-market · 4 Jun 2026
£22,250
Collecting Cars · 15 Dec 2025
£32,520
the-market · 28 Oct 2025
manual with overdrive
£48,781
the-market · 23 Oct 2025
£46,612
the-market · 1 Oct 2025
manual
£45,250
Collecting Cars · 16 Sept 2025
£39,295
the-market · 11 Sept 2025
Signal Red
£32,249
the-market · 6 Aug 2025
£47,262
the-market · 30 Jun 2025
manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.