£44,850 (Est: £30,000 - £40,000)
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Fixed Head Coupé
Dore & Rees • UK • 12 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£44,850 (Est: £30,000 - £40,000)
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Fixed Head Coupé
UK • 12 Sept 2026 • Lot 110
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This early Series 1 E-Type Fixed Head Coupé, a UK-supplied RHD example, has been in the same family for many years and was subject to an older restoration.
While the Opalescent Silver Blue paint would benefit from minor attention and the tan interior shows minor wear, the engine runs well, making this a great opportunity to acquire a classic British sports car with potential for cosmetic improvement.
Condition
7
The car is described as being subject to an older restoration, with the paintwork benefiting from minor attention in places to make it perfect. The interior is in general good order with minor signs of wear. The engine started easily and ran nicely with no obvious issues. The car is running and driving.
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42,100 miles
860254
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
881 AUM
1962
Auction
£44,850 (Est: £30,000 - £40,000)
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Fixed Head Coupé
Dore & Rees • UK • 12 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Originally UK-supplied RHD example - Subject of older restoration - Offered directly from long term family ownership
It is remarkable to think of the effect the E-Type had on the world when launched in 1961.
At a time when 70 mph was considered perfectly rapid enough for a family car, here was a British-built sports car which could hit a claimed 150mph! The top speed figure was possibly a little optimistic but the public didn’t object - with a list price of just over £2,000 it was half the price and just as striking as its more exotic rivals from Italy.
Clearly the E-Type was strongly influenced by the famous Le Mans-winning D-Type racer of the late 1950s.
Less famous but no less relevant was the lesser known E1A prototype of 1957; smaller and less powerful than the final production E-Type but showcasing the new independent rear suspension design that went on to be a hallmark of Jaguar models for four decades.
The E-Type’s performance did not disappoint; it weighed around 500lb le...
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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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 5th May 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
42,108 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 6th May 2026, 42,108 miles
Passed
On 27th Sept 2017, 41,374 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed
On 30th Sept 2016, 40,881 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed
On 11th Sept 2015, 40,672 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen washer feed is slightly weak.
MOT Mileage Trend
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