Jaguar E-Type Series 1
Compare early 3.8- and 4.2-litre E-Types and the distinct body styles.
What to check before buying
Inspect bonnet latches, floors and louvres individually. Confirm the engine, steering side, body style and documented build sequence.
850003 served as a Geneva launch press car in March 1961. The factory also retained 860010 for later press and development work.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 860010 | 2020RM Sotheby’s · London 20201961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupe 'Factory Development' | UnsoldEstimate GBP 395,000 to GBP 495,000 | Auction evidence |
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Factory specification and chronology
- Public introduction
- 1961
- Factory purpose
- Road
Alternative names
Also recorded as E-Type Series I, XKE Series 1.
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre | — | Roadster, Fixed-head coupé | — | — | Road | 850003860010 |
| E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre | — | Roadster, Fixed-head coupé, 2+2 | — | — | Road | |
| Early external bonnet latch E-Type | — | — | — | — | Road |