Best Jaguar E-Type Year to Buy
There is no single best Jaguar E-Type year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 131 verified sales, the 1969 is the most affordable at $32,173. The 1964 trades most often (45 verified sales). The 1968 has held its value best, now worth 13 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 5 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 5, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 5 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Jaguar E-Type Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 E-Type | $78,289 | 8.8× | 19 | 1 |
| 1971 E-Type | $65,783 | 10× | 14 | 1 |
| 1970 E-Type | $33,000 | 5.8× | 3 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1969 E-Type | $32,173 | 5.6× | 25 | — |
| 1968 E-Type | $71,680 | 13× | 25 | — |
| 1964 E-Type | $118,609 | 60% | 45 | — |
Value today is DriveIndex's current 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 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Jaguar E-Type year to buy?
There is no single best Jaguar E-Type year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 131 verified sales, the 1969 is the most affordable at $32,173. The 1964 trades most often (45 verified sales). The 1968 has held its value best, now worth 13 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Jaguar E-Type year is the cheapest?
The 1969 Jaguar E-Type is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $32,173. The most valuable is the 1964, at $118,609.
Which Jaguar E-Type year holds its value best?
The 1968 Jaguar E-Type is now worth 13 times its original MSRP of $5,725, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Jaguar E-Type worth?
Depending on the model year, a Jaguar E-Type is worth from $32,173 to $118,609 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Jaguar E-Type year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.