Best Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster Year to Buy
There is no single best Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 50 verified sales, the 1968 is the most affordable at $92,680 and has held its value best, worth 17 times its original MSRP. The 1966 trades most often (23 verified sales). No comparable sale since Mar 7, 2025, so the 1968's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Mar 6, 2026. Methodology
Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster | $92,680No comparable sale since Mar 2025 | 17× | 15 | — |
| 1967 E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster | $118,496No sale since Mar 2026 | 3.4× | 12 | — |
| 1966 E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster | $179,480No sale since Aug 2025 | 5.1× | 23 | — |
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 Roadster Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster year to buy?
There is no single best Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 50 verified sales, the 1968 is the most affordable at $92,680 and has held its value best, worth 17 times its original MSRP. The 1966 trades most often (23 verified sales). No comparable sale since Mar 7, 2025, so the 1968'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 Roadster year is the cheapest?
The 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $92,680. No comparable sale since Mar 7, 2025, so the 1968's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1966, at $179,480. No sale since Aug 15, 2025, so the 1966's value may not reflect today's market.
Which Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster year holds its value best?
The 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster is worth 17 times its original MSRP of $5,352, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares its DriveIndex value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Mar 7, 2025, so the 1968's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster worth?
Depending on the model year, a Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster is worth from $92,680 to $179,480, based on verified sales. No sale since Mar 6, 2026, 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 Roadster 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.