Best Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe Year to Buy
There is no single best Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 61 verified sales, the 1965 is the most affordable at $127,600. The 1966 trades most often (25 verified sales). No comparable sale since May 26, 2025, so the 1965's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Jan 27, 2026. Methodology
Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe | $187,209No sale since Aug 2025 | — | 17 | — |
| 1966 E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe | $130,000No comparable sale since Feb 2024 | — | 25 | — |
| 1965 E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe | $127,600No comparable sale since May 2025 | — | 19 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe year to buy?
There is no single best Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 61 verified sales, the 1965 is the most affordable at $127,600. The 1966 trades most often (25 verified sales). No comparable sale since May 26, 2025, so the 1965's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe year is the cheapest?
The 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $127,600. No comparable sale since May 26, 2025, so the 1965's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1967, at $187,209. No sale since Aug 14, 2025, so the 1967's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe worth?
Depending on the model year, a Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe is worth from $127,600 to $187,209, based on verified sales. No comparable sale since Aug 14, 2025, so these values may not reflect today's market. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupe year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.