1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster Market Value & Price History
The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster has a current market value of $232,960 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 79 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2002 between $149,600 and $268,800. Based on US sales through Oct 31, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at auction.
Data: DriveIndex. 79 verified auction sales for the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster (59 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Oct 31, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster sold for $246,400 in 2024, against $68,750 in 2007. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $246,400 | 3 |
| 2023 | $216,200 | 4 |
| 2022 | $263,750 | 6 |
| 2021 | $201,600 | 4 |
| 2020 | $232,400 | 5 |
| 2018 | $196,000 | 3 |
| 2016 | $203,500 | 3 |
| 2015 | $310,750 | 8 |
| 2014 | $182,050 | 4 |
| 2011 | $154,000 | 3 |
| 2007 | $68,750 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | $257,600 | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 87,400 EUR | 150 mi | Manual |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $128,800 | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2025 | 106,000 GBP | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $324,000 | — | — |
| May 24, 2025 | 161,000 EUR | — | — |
| May 24, 2025 | 161,000 EUR | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $162,400 | — | Manual |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 140,000 GBP | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 161,000 EUR | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $246,400 | — | Manual |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $179,200 | — | Manual |
| Mar 1, 2024 | $246,400 | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 184,000 EUR | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $242,000 | — | Manual |
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1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster worth?
A 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster is worth approximately $232,960 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 79 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 31, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $149,600 and $268,800; the full verified range is $47,300 to $528,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster cost new?
The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster carried an original MSRP of $5,595. Verified examples now trade around $232,960.
How much has the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster is worth about 4064% more than its original MSRP of $5,595, with verified examples now trading around $232,960. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 79 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster sales in total.
Are 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster?
DriveIndex lists 1 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster for sale at auction (last checked Nov 4, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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