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1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 17, 2002.

$58,850Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $53,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1963
Make and model
Jaguar E-Type (XKE)
Generation
E-Type Series 1
Chassis
879458

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 145 comparable sales, 27% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$68,000 to $135,000
Median$95,000
Sales behind it145Likely

From 145 sales of the Jaguar E-Type (XKE) E-Type Series 1 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $68,000 and $135,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Jaguar XKE Series I RoadsterBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2026$60,750
1963 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 RoadsterBring a Trailer, Oct. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 3, 2026$85,000
Ford V8-Powered 1963 Jaguar XKE Series I RoadsterBring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2026$38,000
1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 RoadsterBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$125,000
1963 Jaguar XKE Series I CoupeduPont REGISTRY Live, May 26, 2026duPont REGISTRY LiveMay 26, 2026$102,500
55-Years-Owned 1963 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 CoupeBring a Trailer, April 27, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2026$80,000
1963 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 RoadsterBring a Trailer, March 15, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 15, 2026$123,063
1963 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 RoadsterBring a Trailer, Nov. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 25, 2025$105,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Aug. 17, 2002Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$58,850
June 4, 2022SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$185,000
March 7, 2026Did not sellBroad ArrowBroad Arrow5,495
Aug. 14, 2026SoldBroad ArrowBroad Arrow5,496$140,000