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The Jaguar E-Type sports car made its debut at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show where the company proved to the world once again that they could build an incredible performance car with equally impressive appearance. Even Enzo Ferrari agreed, remarking that it was the best-looking car ever made.
The Jaguar E-Type was intended as the next generation replacement to Jaguar's Xk120-150 series of sports cars. The E-Type employed many lessons learned over the years, including those in the heat of competition with the D-Type sports racer. Power was from Jaguar's 3.8-liter, straight six-cylinder engine which was first used in the XK150S the year before. The engine was rated at 265 horsepower and gave the E-Type a top speed of 150 mph. The E-Type was equipped with modern independent rear suspension giving the car precise handling, grip, and comfort.
This Jaguar E-Type is an early production example that was built on September 6th of 1961 and was sold new to R.E. Semnis, of Memphis, Tennessee, on October 30th of 1961. The car remained in Mr. Semnis care for the next 28 years. In 1989, it was sold to C. Messiner, of West Palm Beach, Florida.
The car was given a restoration sometime in the 1990s or 2000s. It is finished in black with a red leather interior. The car has covered a mere 2,700 miles since the restoration work was completed.
Powering this E-Type Series 1 is a dual overhead cam inline six-cylinder engine with triple SU carburetors and offering 265 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014
The Jaguar E-Type was intended as the next generation replacement to Jaguar's Xk120-150 series of sports cars. The E-Type employed many lessons learned over the years, including those in the heat of competition with the D-Type sports racer. Power was from Jaguar's 3.8-liter, straight six-cylinder engine which was first used in the XK150S the year before. The engine was rated at 265 horsepower and gave the E-Type a top speed of 150 mph. The E-Type was equipped with modern independent rear suspension giving the car precise handling, grip, and comfort.
This Jaguar E-Type is an early production example that was built on September 6th of 1961 and was sold new to R.E. Semnis, of Memphis, Tennessee, on October 30th of 1961. The car remained in Mr. Semnis care for the next 28 years. In 1989, it was sold to C. Messiner, of West Palm Beach, Florida.
The car was given a restoration sometime in the 1990s or 2000s. It is finished in black with a red leather interior. The car has covered a mere 2,700 miles since the restoration work was completed.
Powering this E-Type Series 1 is a dual overhead cam inline six-cylinder engine with triple SU carburetors and offering 265 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014
2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000
Sale Price :
USD $214,500
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Jaguar E-Type Series 1
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster Chassis#: 875231 Sold for USD$246,400 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Roadster Chassis#: 875256 Sold for USD$199,739 2024 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre 'Flat Floor' Roadster Chassis#: 875364 Sold for USD$230,949 2023 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 875195 Sold for USD$256,663 2023 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | |
1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I 3.8-LITRE ROADSTER Chassis#: 850004 Sold for USD$983,049 2023 Gooding & Company : London Auction | |
1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I 3.8-LITRE ROADSTER Chassis#: 875038 Sold for USD$335,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I 3.8-LITRE ROADSTER Chassis#: 875140 Sold for USD$190,400 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1961 Jaguar Type E 3,8L Série 1 cabriolet 'plancher plat' Chassis#: 875898 Sold for USD$148,453 2023 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 'Flat Floor' Roadster with Hard Top Chassis#: 875614 Sold for USD$117,600 2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 'Flat Floor' 3.8-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 850104 Sold for USD$130,898 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I 3.8-LITRE ROADSTER Chassis#: 875045 Sold for USD$483,500 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1961 Jaguar E- Type Series I 3.8 Roadster Chassis#: 875526 Sold for USD$207,200 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I 3.8-LITRE FIXED HEAD COUPE Chassis#: 885018 Sold for USD$632,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 875753 Sold for USD$280,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 875594 Sold for USD$173,623 2022 RM Sothebys : Monaco Grimaldi Forum | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 'Flat Floor' Roadster Chassis#: 875463 Sold for USD$145,600 2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | |
1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I 3.8-LITRE ROADSTER Chassis#: 876237 Sold for USD$247,500 2022 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Geared Online | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 876336 Sold for USD$202,485 2021 RM Sothebys : London | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 875272 Sold for USD$257,600 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I COUPÉ PROJECT Chassis#: 860418 Sold for USD$40,408 2021 Bonhams MPH July |
Jaguar E-Type Series 1s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster | 875256 | 2024 RM Sothebys : Monaco | $160,000 | $190,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster Racer | 876048 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $100,000 | $130,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre FIA Competition Coupé | 885140 | 2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $150,000 | $180,000 | |
1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I 3.8-LITRE FIXED HEAD COUPE | 860001 | 2023 Gooding & Company : London Auction | $1,000,000 | $1,400,000 | |
1961 Jaguar Type E 3,8L Roadster Flat Floor | 876070 | 2023 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Outside Bonnet Latch Fixed Head Coupe | 885008 | 2023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island | $600,000 | $700,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-type Series 1 Flat Floor Roadster | 850031 | 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $225,000 | $275,000 | |
1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I EXTERNAL BONNET-LATCH ROADSTER | 875180 | 2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | $380,000 | $480,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 External Bonnet Lock Roadster | 875119 | 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone | |||
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 FHC Flat Floor LHD | 885325 | 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The May Sale | |||
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupe | 885325 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, Fall | |||
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupé Factory Development | 860010 | 2020 RM Sothebys : London Online | $395,000 | $495,000 | |
1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I 3.8-LITRE ROADSTER | J62875423 | 2020 Gooding : Geared Online | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Series 1 Flat Floor Coupé | 885038 | 2020 Bonhams : The Autoworld Autumn Sale | $145,000 | $175,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster | 850062 | 2020 The Silverstone Classic Live Online Sale | |||
1961 Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight Competition Roadster with Hardtop | 850007 | 2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $600,000 | $750,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupe | 885078 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $260,000 | $300,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster | 875331 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 External Bonnet-Latch | 875274 | 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Coupe | 885099 | 2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | $130,000 | $160,000 | |
1961 Jaguar Type E Série 1 3,8L Roadster flat-floor | 875650 | 2019 Artcurial : Retroobile | $220,000 | $280,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster | 875157 | 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | $375,000 | $450,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8-Litre Series I Roadster | 875526 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Convertible | 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | ||||
1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Flat Floor Roadster | 850290 | 2018 H & H Auction Imperial War Museum, Duxford | $130,000 | $150,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster Flat Floor | 875594 | 2018 Silverstone Auction : September Sale | |||
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster | 875101 | 2018 RM Sothebys : London | |||
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster | 875443 | 2018 RM Sothebys : London | $180,000 | $210,000 | |
1961 Jaguar XK E-Type Series I Roadster | 875240 | 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction | $325,000 | $400,000 | |
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Flat Floor Roadster | 2018 Coys : Schloss Dyck | $160,000 | $190,000 |
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