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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Shifty Estimate
$135,200
Medium confidence · $61K to $219K
Median · 12 mo
$66,611
Sales · 12 mo
3
Market cap
$1.29B · 9,550 built
Original MSRP
$5,898Up 2192% since new

The market

Every recorded 1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2 sale, by date and price
Aug 2026 · Collecting Cars
$66,611 · 493 mi · Gun Metal Grey Metallic
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56 sales · 2 unsoldmedian $67kupdated Aug 2026

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The newest 1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2 sales with photographs
1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2, sold Aug 2025

Sold $39,629

£29,268
1967 · Opalescent Silver Blue · 24,945 mi
Aug 18, 2025 · The Market by Bonhams
UK sales of this model ran 46% below US sales over 3 years.
1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2, sold Apr 2024

Sold $94,388

£75,771
1964 · Opalescent Gunmetal Grey · 79,356 mi
Apr 17, 2024 · The Market by Bonhams
UK sales of this model ran 46% below US sales over 3 years.
1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2, sold Mar 2024

Sold $77,283

£60,500
1967 · red · 50,363 mi
Mar 12, 2024 · Car & Classic
UK sales of this model ran 46% below US sales over 3 years.
1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2, sold Jan 2024

Sold $187,000

1964 · OPALESCENT MAROON
Jan 28, 2024 · Barrett-Jackson
1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 4.2, sold Jan 2024

Sold $75,866

£59,620
1968 · Silver · 70,831 mi
Jan 10, 2024 · The Market by Bonhams
UK sales of this model ran 46% below US sales over 3 years.

Every Series 1

Sold prices, all years · Sep 3, 2026
Every Series 1. Sold prices, all years · Sep 3, 2026
Roadster 4.21964 to 1968Series 1.5 Roadster19682+2 4.21966 to 1968Coupe 4.21964 to 1968Lightweight1963 to 1964Coupe 3.81961 to 1964Roadster 3.81961 to 1964
Shifty Estimate$135,200$43,400Low confidenceNot enough sales yet$123,000Low confidence$797,000Low confidence$123,200Low confidence$77,000Low confidence
Sold median$91,00026 salesToo few sales to call1 saleToo few sales to call1 sale$246,4005 sales$797,0003 sales$122,25818 sales$190,40015 sales
12-month moveToo few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to call
For saleNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
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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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