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1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type Roadster

  • Chassis Number: 1E16781
  • Engine Number: 7E15711-9
  • Gearbox Number: EE2243
  • Body Number: 4E8826
This vehicle is a 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 1/2 Roadster. There were only 771 examples of the Series 1.5 Roadster ever made. The Series 1 1/2 added many improvements in drivability including a 4.2-liter engine upgrade and improved synchromesh gearbox. The cockpit was enlarged and the convertible top was more leak-proof. The cooling system increased in capacity which eliminated overheating in warm climates.

This 1968 Jaguar E-Type has been treated to a nut-and-bolt concours quality restoration. It was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held at Meadow Brook where it was estimated to sell between $70,000 - $90,000. At auction, the high bid of $62,500 failed to satisfy reserve and the car was left unsold. In 2008 it was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it had the same estimated value. It was sold for a high bid of $60,500 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008

2008 Automobiles of Amelia Island, RM Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000 
Sale Price :
USD $60,500

2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000 
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $62,500

1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Jaguar XKE E-Type

(Data based on Model Year 1968 sales)
1968 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Chassis#: 1e78673bw
Sold for USD$22,000
  2024 Mecum : Dallas
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1½ 4.2 Roadster
Chassis#: 1E18100
Sold for USD$95,200
  2024 Broad Arrow : Monterey
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 4.2-Litre Roadster
Chassis#: 1E 16458
Sold for USD$89,600
  2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 ½ 4.2 Roadster
Chassis#: 1E16606
Sold for USD$123,200
  2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 4.2-Litre Roadster
Chassis#: 1E 18180
Sold for USD$61,600
  2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona
 
1968 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES II 4.2-LITRE ROADSTER
Chassis#: 1E18260
Sold for USD$89,600
  2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1½ 4.2 Roadster
Chassis#: 1E18356
Sold for USD$84,000
  2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
 
1968 JAGUAR XKE SERIES 1.5 ROADSTER
Chassis#: 1E17459
Sold for USD$110,000
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre Roadster
Chassis#: 1E 16125
Sold for USD$101,750
  2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 4.2 Roadster
Chassis#: 1E18090
Sold for USD$201,600
  2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction
 
1968 Jaguar Type E 4.2L Roadster
Chassis#: 1E16775
Sold for USD$77,674
  2022 Artcurial : Retromobile
 
1968 JAGUAR XKE SERIES 1-1/2 ROADSTER
Chassis#: 1E17234
Sold for USD$110,000
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Sold for USD$60,500
  2021 Mecum : Las Vegas
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type Drophead Coupe
Sold for USD$82,500
  2021 Mecum : Tulsa
 
1968 Jaguar Type E S1 4,2 L coupé
Chassis#: 1E21771
Sold for USD$111,537
  2020 Artcurial : Automobiles sur les Champs
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre 'Series 1½' Roadster
Chassis#: 1E17004
Sold for USD$102,137
  2020 Bonhams : The Autoworld Autumn Sale
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series II 2+2 Coupe
Sold for USD$80,000
  2020 Shannons - Melbourne Autumn
 
1968 JAGUAR XKE ROADSTER
Chassis#: 1E16153
Sold for USD$181,500
  2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+2
Chassis#: 1R40054
Sold for USD$39,375
  2019 H & H - Pavilion Gardens Buxton
 
1968 Jaguar E-Type Coupe
Chassis#: 1R25040
Sold for USD$37,688
  2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Duxford
 

Jaguar XKE E-Types That Failed To Sell At Auction

1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 4.2 Fixed Head Coupe1E349962024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction $140,000$180,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 4.2 Roadster1E166222024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction $160,000$190,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadsterj681e166222023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey$120,000$160,000$180,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1½ 4.2 Roadster1E175502023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction $130,000$160,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1-1/2 4.2 OTS Roadster1E164582022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach $120,000$140,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction   
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series II 2+21E786572022 Mecum : Monterey$37,000  
1968 Jaguar Type E Roadster 4.2L1E179022021 Artcurial : AUTOMOBILES SUR LES CHAMPS $90,000$140,000
1968 JAGUAR XKE COUPE 2019 McCormick's # 67$52,000  
1968 Jaguar E Type Convertible 2019 Collector Car Productions The Manitoba No Reserve Collection$87,500  
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster *WITHDRAWN*1R10072019 Historics at Brooklands Motor Museum $72,000$84,000
1968 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 1.5 2+21E788212019 Coys Blenheim Palace $40,000$50,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+2 2019 H & H Classics Imperial War Museum, Duxford $32,000$34,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+2 2019 H & H Classic Car $8,000$10,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+21E785782019 H & H Classic Car $8,000$10,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe 2019 H & H Classics Imperial War Museum, Duxford $25,000$30,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Convertible 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale   
1968 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES II FIXEDHEAD COUPE1 R 254312019 Coys Interclassics Maastricht $60,000$70,000
1968 Jaguar Series I E-Type (4.2 litre)1E175192018 Historics @ Brooklands Motor Museum $85,000$105,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1½ Roadster1E171902018 Historics @ Brooklands Motor Museum $53,000$60,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Coupe1E346012018 H & H Auctions Duxford Motor Car Auction $18,000$22,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe 2017 Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic $100,000$120,000
1968 JAGUAR XKE SERIES 1 OTS1E170542017 Dragone Lime Rock Park $85,000$110,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Coupe1E352202016 Coys : Mondial De L'Automobile Paris $70,000$90,000
1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1 OTS1E180172016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction $100,000$125,000
1968 Jaguar XKE Coupe Survivor 2016 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach   
1968 Jaguar XKE1E170542016 Dragone Auction Greenwich Weekend Auction $105,000$125,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster1R10232016 Silverstone : The May Sale   
1968 Jaguar XKE 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle   
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster1R75122016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford   

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1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type

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1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type vehicle information
Roadster
Chassis #: 1E17502
Engine #: 7E16878-9
1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type vehicle information
Roadster
Chassis #: 1E16228
Engine #: 7E148599
Gearbox #: EE1599
1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type vehicle information
Roadster
Chassis #: 1E16781
Engine #: 7E15711-9
Gearbox #: EE2243

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