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23-Years-Owned 1961 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 Roadster 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Dec. 30, 2021.

$255,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Jaguar E-Type (XKE)
Generation
E-Type Series 1
Version
E-Type Series 1 3.8
Chassis
876381
Title
Clean
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 33 comparable sales, 104% over its top.

Middle half of sales$73,000 to $125,000
Median$88,500
Sales behind it33Likely

From 33 sales of the Jaguar E-Type (XKE) E-Type Series 1 3.8 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $73,000 and $125,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1961 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 Roadster 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 22, 2026$145,000
1961 Jaguar XKE Series 1 3.8 Roadster 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2025$220,000
42-Years-Owned 1962 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 RoadsterBring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2026$45,555
1962 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 RoadsterBring a Trailer, Sept. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 21, 2026$73,000
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 RoadsterBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$87,500
Modified 1962 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 CoupeBring a Trailer, April 28, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 28, 2025$163,000
1963 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 RoadsterBring a Trailer, Oct. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 3, 2026$85,000
1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 RoadsterBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$125,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Dec. 30, 2021Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$255,000
June 24, 2025Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$225,000 high bid
Sept. 11, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$220,000