1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster for sale

€159,500

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Brummen, Netherlands

Mileage
112,529 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1961
First registration
01/1961

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster for Sale in the Netherlands

This 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster is a used car showing 112,529 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Gunmetal Metallic with a Red interior.

Built in 1961, it belongs to the very first run of E-Types, recognisable by the bonnet latches on the outside of the body, which need a tool to open, and by the flat floor that Jaguar soon replaced with dished footwells. Fewer than 500 cars left the line in this form during the first months.

A restoration was carried out some years ago and the mechanical side has recently been fully overhauled, so it is ready for the road; the paint is honest rather than show standard. The Gunmetal and Connolly red combination has been a familiar sight in central Paris, where the car was often driven.

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands.

The Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Series 1 uses the 3,781 cc XK straight-six with three SU carburettors, taken from the XK150 S, rated at 265 bhp, or 269 PS (198 kW), at 5,500 rpm and 325 Nm, for a claimed top speed of 150 mph (241 km/h), with a Moss four-speed manual gearbox without synchromesh on first gear, driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Gunmetal Metallic
Interior
Red
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
112,529 km
First registration
01/1961
Condition
Used
Location
Brummen, Netherlands

Powertrain

Transmission
Manual
Fuel type
Petrol

Further details

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
3,781 cm3
Power quoted by the manufacturer
269 PS

Equipment

Equipment 5

  • External bonnet latches
  • Flat floor pan
  • Three SU carburettors
  • Connolly red leather upholstery
  • Chrome wire wheels

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Jaguar E-Type Series 1 in the European market

Is this Jaguar E-Type Series 1 priced above or below the European market?

At €159,500, it sits above the median of €124,500 for the 8 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 advertised in Europe in 2026. 88% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Jaguar E-Type Series 1 be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Jaguar E-Type Series 1 cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €2,446 in the United Kingdom, excluding options. This car is advertised at €159,500, 6421% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1961 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Jaguar E-Type Series 1 compare?

112,529 km recorded, against a median of 59,176 km across the Jaguar E-Type Series 1 advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Jaguar E-Type Series 1 are priced closest to this one?

a 1963 car in the Netherlands at €134,500, and a 1964 car in the Netherlands at €130,000. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Jaguar E-Type Series 1, and how does a purchase work?

Gallery Aaldering, a professional dealer in Brummen, Netherlands. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Jaguar E-Type Series 1 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Brummen, Netherlands, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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