Hi Guys,

My Dad has a red 1966 Series 1 4.2 2+2 E-Type that he wants to sell.

Trouble is, he doesn't know the best place to advertise it, so I was wondering if anyone could suggest anywhere other than Autotrader please?

Also, any ideas what it would be worth at all please? It is in excellent condition inside and out. He was hoping for around 16-17k - is that realistic?

Thanks

Steve

 

The best way to price any vehicle is to compare it with others and what they're selling for, after all you'll be competing for a sale with these people.

I would really recommend PistonHeads.com :: Speed Matters.

It's also free for private ads.

 

Apex Lifestyle : 1965 Series One 4.2 Roadster


White 1965 Series One 4.2 Roadster (1965) with 85K on the clock

£30K

 

Other good places to look include Classic and Sportscar Magazine and Classic Car magazine, there should be some similar cars for sale to get an idea of price.

Also is he a member of one of the Jaguar clubs? That would be a good place to look as well.

Don't forget though history is important to value with classic cars, so a car with a good history will be worth more than a car in the same condition that has no real history.

 

Direct link to E type pages.

Jaguar E Types for Sale

My dad has a series 2 4.2 2+2 which is now his for the second time, Plus a Ctype rep. so if any advise is needed feel free to contact....

 

That sounds cheap to very cheap, if it really is in excellent condition. Series Is are lovely lookers. As Robin says, look in Classic & Sportscar or Classic Car - there'll be a few comparables in there most months. You could also try jag-lovers.org... it's a horrible looking place but there is good info there.

 

Great stuff, thanks for all the help. I'll pass this on to him.

Cheers

Steve

 

If he hasn't done so already, get him to join one of the Jaguar owners clubs. He'll be able to advertise in their magazine & will be able to target buyers better.

 

I've just had a look at the price guide in Practical Classics magazine and it's spot on if it's in really good condition.

As you say the series 1 is great looking, but the 2+2 is....... (ahem) ......less so. £17K is a realistic price.

Roadsters command rather different prices from either coupés or 2+2s.

 

Yes, classic car press, Classic & Sportscar would be my first choice
Classic & Sports Car - Home

Is your dad in the owners club, take an ad out in their mag

 

Fair play... a bit hasty maybe. I still think it sounds cheap for a good one! Obviously I'm out of touch

 

IIRC my dad paid 14k for his series 2 3 months ago. altho looks very good needed some engine work again..... he had it rebuilt 10 years ago...

 

Cheers guys. I'll forward him the links and see if he is a member of the Classic car club.

He did say he thought the 2+2 was worth a lot less than the coupe or the convertable