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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$80,300

    Since 2020 · n=23

  • Highest price

    US$192,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    23

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 23 lots

Jaguar E-Type

Based on 23 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

US$57,500

Market value · recent verified sales

-19.4%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 19.4% 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.

  • Limited-slip diff

    US$23,050-29%

    6 with · 49 without · med confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    +US$11,214+14%

    14 with · 8 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 1973

    US$4,609-6%

    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 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 has declined sharply over the past year, with the median price dropping to $57,500, down 19.4 percent from twelve months prior. This reversal signals a meaningful pullback in an appreciating classic segment that had accumulated gains over the preceding decade.

Recent transaction activity remains sparse, with only seven sales recorded in the trailing twelve months across a total tracked universe of twenty-three examples. The thin liquidity environment means buyers and sellers face material friction in price discovery, and any single transaction can skew the median substantially in either direction.

The Series 3 occupies the collector tier as a recognizable E-Type variant, though it trails earlier Series I and II models in desirability due to its later design language and heavier curb weight. Moderate collector demand and production that spanned multiple years have softened the scarcity premium that attaches to rarer E-Type editions.

Market forecasts call for a modest recovery to $62,980 over three years and $64,853 over five, implying a base-case appreciation of roughly 10 and 13 percent respectively from current levels. These projections assume a stabilization of the recent selloff but do not suggest any return to the peak pricing of recent years.

Current conditions favor patience or tactical exit over fresh acquisition, given the recent depreciation and subdued near-term momentum. Sellers should expect prolonged marketing windows in this thin market, while prospective buyers may find better negotiating leverage if they can wait for further inventory accumulation.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$57,500
  • Annual appr. rate-19.4%/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)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.

For sale now · 2 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months13
  • Sell-Through57%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$89,060
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$7,000 – US$192,500
  • Total Sales Tracked23

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • 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

  • US$90,000

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$95,200

    bonhams · 31 May 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

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