MARKET ANALYSIS
Series 1 (1961 to 1968)

The Jaguar E-Type Series 1 represents the purest and most coveted era of the model's global production run from 1961 to 1968, notable for its rapid mechanical evolution from the early 3.8L units with their "notchy" Moss gearboxes to the more driveable 4.2L versions featuring all-synchromesh transmissions. As the run approached its end, the transitional "Series 1.5" emerged to meet US safety standards, most famously ditching the glass headlamp covers and often featuring a de-tuned engine. In the 2026 Australian market, the Series 1 remains the ultimate blue-chip classic, with market values for locally delivered, numbers-matching Roadsters typically ranging from $265,000 to $365,000 AUD, while the "Series 1.5" offers a slightly more accessible entry point between $145,000 and $225,000 AUD. Its desirability is evergreen, underpinned by its status as a global design icon, attracting a buyer pool of high-net-worth investors, connoisseurs of historic racing, and prestige collectors. Locally, liquidity is highest for the 4.2L Series 1 Coupés and Roadsters, as 2026 buyers increasingly value the balance of the original sleek silhouette with the enhanced torque and refined shifting required for touring the Australian coast.
The Jaguar E-Type Series 1 represents the purest and most coveted era of the model's global production run from 1961 to 1968, notable for its rapid mechanical evolution from the early 3.8L units with their "notchy" Moss gearboxes to the more driveable 4.2L versions featuring all-synchromesh transmissions. As the run approached its end, the transitional "Series 1.5" emerged to meet US safety standards, most famously ditching the glass headlamp covers and often featuring a de-tuned engine. In the …
Model years for Jaguar E-Type (1961 to 1968)

1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2
45,202 km
🇦🇺South Melbourne, VIC
$135,000
Auction
Mar 04, 2026
1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 2+2 FHC
136,171 km • Automatic • RHD
🇦🇺Burleigh Waters, QLD
$87,500
Auction
Dec 22, 2025
1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 2+2
51,366 km
🇦🇺Adelaide, SA
$97,000
Auction
Oct 19, 2023
1967 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 1 4.2 2+2
65,350 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Hobart, Tasmania
$120,500
Auction
Apr 21, 2022
1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 2+2 FHC
17,214 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Springwood, NSW
$65,500
Auction
Oct 24, 2024
1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 FHC
109,475 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Hendra, QLD
$134,000
Auction
Jul 20, 2025