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1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 OTS for sale

€118,500

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

Hamburg, Germany

Mileage
43,293 km
Gearbox
Four-speed manual
Displacement
3,781 cc

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 OTS for Sale in Germany

This 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 open two-seater is offered by Thiesen in Hamburg, finished in black with red leather and supplied with its factory hardtop in body colour. The odometer shows 26,901 miles, about 43,293 km, on a five-digit instrument, so the total distance is not certified. The price is €118,500 under the German margin scheme, with no VAT shown or reclaimable.

The accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate states that this left-hand-drive car was delivered through Jaguar New York in 1962, and the seller reports its original colour scheme and matching-numbers engine. It spent many years in Canada with an owner who chaired a Jaguar owners' club in Ontario. Back in Europe since 2018, it received an extensive partial restoration and a complete engine overhaul in 2021, has been maintained by specialists since, and has taken part in historic rallies, most recently in Sardinia in 2025.

It is an early car without the later flat floor, so it keeps the recessed footwells, with bucket seats, the aluminium-faced dashboard and centre console, chrome wire wheels with centre-lock hubs, and a period radio.

The 3.8 Series 1 uses the 3,781 cc XK straight-six with three SU carburettors, rated by Jaguar at 265 bhp gross, with a four-speed Moss manual gearbox driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This example

Model year
1962
Mileage
43,293 km (26,901 miles on a five-digit odometer)
Exterior
Black
Interior
Red leather
Steering
Left-hand drive
Condition
Used
Location
Hamburg, Germany

Powertrain

Engine
XK straight-six, three SU carburettors
Displacement
3,781 cc
Power
265 bhp gross (Jaguar); the seller states 265 PS
Gearbox
Four-speed Moss manual
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Fuel
Petrol

Body and price

Body style
Roadster (open two-seater) with factory hardtop
Doors
2
VAT information
Margin scheme under § 25a UStG declared by the seller: VAT included in the price, not shown separately and not reclaimable.
Seller reference
38756 / 38723 / Classic Driver 1135750 / Classic Trader 471110

Equipment

Equipment stated by the dealer 7

  • Factory hardtop in body colour
  • Bucket seats
  • Aluminium dashboard and centre console
  • Removable armrest, added later
  • Chrome wire wheels with centre-lock hubs
  • Period radio
  • Jaguar Heritage Certificate

Points highlighted by the dealer 4

  • Matching numbers
  • Careful partial restoration of a well-preserved original car
  • Proven on historic rallies
  • Delivered new through Jaguar New York

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

FAQ

Questions about this example of Jaguar E-Type Series 1

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

At €118,500, it sits below the median of €129,500 for the 11 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 advertised in Europe in 2026. 27% 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 here and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Hamburg, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: Margin scheme under § 25a UStG declared by the seller: VAT included in the price, not shown separately and not reclaimable. 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 original list price for this exact model year and specification is not documented in a source we can cite; no comparison percentage is given.

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

43,293 km recorded, against a median of 50,408 km across the Jaguar E-Type Series 1 advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the lower-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 1964 car in the Netherlands at €119,500, and a 1964 car in the Netherlands at €129,500. 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?

Thiesen, a professional dealer in Hamburg, Germany. 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 Hamburg, Germany, 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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