£44,850 (Est: £60,000 - £70,000)
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Coupé
Bonhams • UK • 19 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£44,850 (Est: £60,000 - £70,000)
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Coupé
UK • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot 159
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Coupé is a professionally restored classic with numerous mechanical upgrades, including a five-speed gearbox and power steering. It has a good history file and has been a regular attendee at Goodwood Members' and Revival meetings.
Condition
8
The vendor describes the car as in excellent condition, and the listing mentions professional restoration in 1999 and extensive mechanical work/upgrades between 2013-2021. While there's no detailed condition report, the provided information indicates a well-maintained vehicle with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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97,066 miles (via 2025 MOT)
860559
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
413 VHY
1962
Auction
£44,850 (Est: £60,000 - £70,000)
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Coupé
Bonhams • UK • 19 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
• Professionally restored in 1999 • Extensive mechanical works and upgrades 2013-2021 • Five-speed gearbox, power steering, Zeus brakes, etc • Regular attendee at the Goodwood Members' and Revival meetings • Good history file Conceived and developed as an open sports car, the Jaguar E-Type debuted at the Geneva Salon in March 1961 in Coupé form.
The car caused a sensation - spontaneous applause breaking out at the unveiling - with its instantly classic lines and 150mph top speed.
With a claimed 265bhp available from its 3.8-litre XK six, the E-Type did not disappoint; firstly, because it weighed around 500lb less than the XK150 and secondly because aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer used experience gained with the racing D-Type to create one of the most elegant and efficient shapes ever to grace a motor car.
Aerodynamically, the Coupé was superior to the Roadster and the better Grand Tourer, boasting a marginally higher top speed and the considerable convenience of a generously sized lugg...
Price Analysis vs Other E-Type Series I FHC 3.8s
£7,418
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£72,229
Median Price (Since 2020)
£516,939
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous E-Type Series I FHC 3.8 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 27th Mar 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
97,066 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st Mar 2025, 97,066 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On 28th Mar 2024, 96,808 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On 24th Mar 2023, 95,860 miles
Passed
On 4th Dec 2021, 93,887 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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