
Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2
1964 to 1968 · Roadster · 9,550 built
A 1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2 cost $5,898 new. Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $66,611. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $135,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $39,629 to $293,494, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $66,611
- Sales · 12 mo
- 3
- Market cap
- $1.29B · 9,550 built
- Original MSRP
- $5,898Up 2192% since new
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Sold $39,629

Sold $94,388

Sold $77,283

Sold $187,000

Sold $75,866
Every Series 1
| Roadster 4.21964 to 1968 | Series 1.5 Roadster1968 | 2+2 4.21966 to 1968 | Coupe 4.21964 to 1968 | Lightweight1963 to 1964 | Coupe 3.81961 to 1964 | Roadster 3.81961 to 1964 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $135,200 | $43,400Low confidence | Not enough sales yet | $123,000Low confidence | $797,000Low confidence | $123,200Low confidence | $77,000Low confidence |
| Sold median | $91,00026 sales | Too few sales to call1 sale | Too few sales to call1 sale | $246,4005 sales | $797,0003 sales | $122,25818 sales | $190,40015 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6 DOHC, 4.2L
- Power
- 265 hp
- Torque
- 283 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 7 s
- Top speed
- 150 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,520 lb
- Production
- 9,550 built
- Original MSRP
- $5,898
- Designer
- Malcolm Sayer
Common questions
How much does a Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2 cost?
A 1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2 cost $5,898 new. Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $66,611. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $135,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $39,629 to $293,494, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $135,200. That sits above the $66,611 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence medium: 3 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
Is a Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2 a good investment?
It has appreciated 2192% against its $5,898 list price. Only 9,550 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $39,629 to $293,494, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2 have sold?
Shifty has 62 public sales of the Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2 on file. The earliest was on Jan 28, 2016.
What is the most expensive Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2 sold?
The highest public sale on file is $293,494, on Oct 6, 2017.
What has a Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2 sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $66,611Aug 12, 2026Gun Metal Grey Metallic · 493 mi
- $104,993Apr 17, 2026Primrose Yellow · 30,539 mi
- $134,200Jan 23, 2026BLACK
About the 1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2
The 4.2-liter Series 1 represents the sweet spot for many E-Type enthusiasts, combining the original's pure aesthetics with improved drivability. Introduced in late 1964, the larger displacement XK engine maintained 265 horsepower while adding crucial torque, 283 lb-ft versus 260 in the 3.8. More importantly, Jaguar fitted a proper all-synchromesh gearbox, eliminating the 3.8's notoriously balky first gear. The 4.2 retained all the Series 1 visual cues that purists cherish: covered headlights, toggle switches, and that distinctive flat floor. Production ran through 1968, yielding 9,550 roadsters before Series 2 regulations forced styling compromises. Today's collectors often prefer the 4.2's improved refinement while still enjoying the authentic Series 1 experience, making these among the most usable classic E-Types.
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