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Jaguar E-Type (Series 3)

1971–1974

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  • Lowest price

    £5,443

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £36,856

    Since 2020 · n=29

  • Highest price

    £105,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    30

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 30 lots

Jaguar E-Type

Based on 30 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

£33,375

Market value · recent verified sales

-3.1%

12-month change

Strong Buy

Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -3.1%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£31,068

-7%

5-Year Forecast

£30,370

-9%

Market scores

55

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Moderate

40

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    £10,579-29%

    6 with · 49 without · med confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    +£5,147+14%

    14 with · 8 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 1973

    £2,115-6%

    39 with · 13 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 Series 3 E-Type is trading at a median of £33,375, down 3.1 percent over the past year, but the market is now signalling a buy as valuations appear to have bottomed out. This assessment is backed by a high-confidence reading across ten transactions in the last twelve months.

The liquidity profile remains moderate, with thirty sales tracked in the broader dataset and just one active listing currently on the market. This suggests a steady but unhurried market where pricing is more likely to reflect genuine demand than speculative positioning.

Typical examples carry around 6,300 miles, indicating these cars are owned as weekend drivers and show-circuit machines rather than storage pieces. The model's classification as an appreciating classic underscores its position within the collector market, though production figures are not available to assess rarity relative to contemporaries.

The three-year projection suggests a modest further decline to £31,068, or 6.9 percent below current levels, followed by stabilisation toward £30,370 by year five. This reflects a period of consolidation rather than recovery, consistent with broader softness in the classic market and the Series 3's position as the less sought-after variant compared to the earlier Series 1 and 2.

For buyers willing to hold medium-term, the combination of depressed valuation, bottomed sentiment and moderate liquidity presents a rational entry point. The Series 3's mechanical durability and reputation as a useable classic should support a floor beneath current pricing, even if near-term appreciation remains elusive.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£33,375
  • Annual appr. rate-3.1%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked58
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared58 (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)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 2 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings1
  • Sales Last 12 Months12
  • Sell-Through40%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings1
  • Avg Sale Price£41,659
  • Avg Mileage at Sale6,331 mi
  • Recent Price Range£5,443 – £105,000
  • Total Sales Tracked30

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • £40,850

    Collecting Cars · 17 Aug 2026

  • £45,250

    the-market · 11 Aug 2026

  • £25,500

    the-market · 6 Aug 2026

  • £39,100

    Collecting Cars · 17 Jul 2026

  • £34,250

    the-market · 15 Jul 2026

  • £30,000

    the-market · 19 May 2026

  • £32,500

    the-market · 20 Apr 2026

  • £105,000

    bonhams · 19 Apr 2026

  • £29,000

    the-market · 13 Apr 2026

  • £5,443

    the-market · 13 Oct 2025

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