Est: £60,000 - £80,000
1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre Series I Roadster with Hardtop
United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Roadster is a right-hand drive example with low ownership and circa 54,000 miles. It features a respray in its original colour scheme and comes with supporting documentation, making it an appealing option for collectors.
Condition
7
Well-cared-for, resprayed, minor improvements
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
1E1298
Chassis No:
Odometer:
54,000 miles
HVK 822C
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Roadster remains one of the most recognisable and celebrated sports cars of the 20th century, combining advanced engineering with Malcolm Sayer’s timeless design.
Introduced in 1961 and developed from Jaguar’s Le Mans-winning D-Type, the E-Type set new standards for performance and value, with its monocoque construction, independent suspension and 150mph capability placing it firmly at the forefront of contemporary sports car design.
By late 1964, the introduction of the 4.2-litre engine marked a significant step forward.
Whilst visually almost unchanged, the revised model benefitted from increased torque and improved flexibility, complemented by a fully synchromesh gearbox and enhanced braking.
For many enthusiasts, the Series I 4.2 represents the most desirable evolution, combining the purity of the original design with more user-friendly mechanicals.
This particular right-hand drive Roadster, chassis number 1E1298, is understood to be the 298th 4.2-...
Points of note
£17,310
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£98,390
Median Price (Since 2020)
£279,083
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 19 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
54,348 miles
Registration Date
1965-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On May 20 2022 with 54,348 miles
Passed
On Apr 05 2018 with 54,334 miles
Failed
On Apr 05 2018 with 54,334 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
MOT Mileage Trend
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