Used Jaguar E-Type for sale in Europe

About the Jaguar E-Type

The E-Type is a two-seat sports car that Jaguar built from 1961 to 1974. It came as an open roadster and a closed coupe, and from 1966 as a longer 2+2 coupe. It suits buyers who want a classic with a long-established specialist and parts network, and who accept that regular upkeep is part of ownership.

Early cars use the 3.8-litre straight-six from Jaguar's XK engine family. A 4.2-litre version of that engine followed in 1964. The last cars have a 5.3-litre V12. Most cars have a four-speed manual gearbox, and an automatic was offered on some later versions.

Production ended in 1974. Some listings show later model years, or diesel or hybrid fuel types. These are not original E-Types, so read the description, photos and chassis details carefully. Replicas and modified cars with modern parts also exist and are normally described differently from original cars.

Generations

• Series 1 (1961-1968) — Launched with the 3.8-litre six, followed by the 4.2-litre engine in 1964 and a 2+2 coupe in 1966.
• Series 2 (1968-1971) — Uncovered headlamps and revised cooling and braking came with this series, still using the 4.2-litre six.
• Series 3 (1971-1974) — Introduced the 5.3-litre V12, on a longer wheelbase with a wider body and flared wheel arches.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings vary widely with model year, body style and condition. Across all listed cars the median is €86,500. Earlier cars are generally priced higher: the 1961 median is €179,000. Prices fall for cars from the late 1960s, where the 1969 median is €67,500. Cars from the early 1970s sit in a similar range. A few listings carry a 2020 model year at far lower prices. These are not original E-Types, so check what they are before comparing them. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Jaguar E-Type

Inspect an E-Type in daylight, ideally on a lift, and ask for the service history and restoration records. A specialist inspection is worth arranging for any car you are seriously considering.

• Rust and bodywork

  The monocoque body is prone to corrosion in the sills, floors, boot floor and around the wheel arches. Check panel gaps, door fit and any signs of filler. Ask how and when any rust repair was done.

• Front frame and bonnet

  The front of the car is a tubular subframe carrying the engine and the large one-piece bonnet. Look for corrosion, past accident repair and misaligned bonnet gaps. Ask whether the bonnet has been removed or repaired.

• Gearbox and engine · 3.8-litre six

  Early 3.8-litre cars have a gearbox without synchromesh on first gear, which is normal for them. Check for noisy or difficult shifts, oil leaks and low oil pressure on the six-cylinder engine, and listen for overheating.

• Cooling and fuel system · V12 (Series 3)

  The V12 depends on a well-maintained cooling system. Check coolant condition, radiator state, fan operation and signs of past overheating. Ask for evidence of carburettor and ignition servicing, as poor tuning is common.

• Brakes and rear suspension

  Check the brakes for pulling, a soft pedal or seized calipers. The independent rear suspension unit is a service item, so look for oil leaks, worn bushes and noise on the move. Ask when it was last overhauled.

• Originality and paperwork

  Compare chassis, engine and gearbox numbers with the registration papers and any heritage documentation. Cars changed in body style, colour or engine are common. Ask for photos of any restoration and receipts for the work.

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