Howth, Co. Dublin
1967 Jaguar E-Type
Series 1 4.2 Roadster · 5 of 6 shares available
1/6 share€27,500
Running costs€156/month
Points a year20
Car value€165,000
1961 to 1975
Jaguar E-Type shares in Ireland
The E-Type needs no introduction. It is the car most people say they would buy if money were no object, and sharing is how many of them finally do.
| Built | 1961 to 1975 |
|---|---|
| What a good one costs | Roughly €70,000 to €120,000 for a Series 3 V12, €120,000 to €200,000 or more for a good Series 1 roadster. |
| Example share | 1/6 of a 1967 E-Type Series 1 4.2 roadster: €27,500 |
| Running costs per share | About €156 a month, before fuel |
| Motor tax (1967 car) | Vintage motor tax, €56 a year |
| NCT (1967 car) | Exempt from NCT (over 40 years old, private use) |
Why a Jaguar E-Type works as a shared car
A six-way share brings a Series 1 within reach of people who could never buy one outright, and it spreads the specialist servicing costs. With 20 points a year each, every co-owner still gets several long weekends.
Which one to buy
Series 1 cars (to 1968) with covered headlamps are the most valuable, and the 4.2 has the better gearbox. The Series 3 V12 is smooth and wide, with power steering.
What to check before you buy
- Provenance and restoration records. On an E-Type these matter more than shine.
- Monocoque sills, floors and bulkhead, and the front frame that holds the engine and suspension.
- Matching numbers for engine, gearbox and body, if the seller claims them.
- Overheating in traffic, oil pressure and the condition of the independent rear suspension.
- Get an inspection from a marque specialist before any money changes hands.
Whatever the car, get an independent inspection before you pay for a share, and read what goes in a co-ownership agreement.
Jaguar E-Type shares for sale
The cars shown are examples while our first owners sign up.
Skibbereen, Co. Cork
1973 Jaguar E-Type
Series 3 V12 Roadster · 5 of 6 shares available
1/6 share€18,350
Running costs€141/month
Points a year20
Car value€110,000
Own a Jaguar E-Type? Sell shares in it and keep one for yourself.
Questions
Jaguar E-Type shares, answered
How much does a share in a Jaguar E-Type cost?
It depends on the car and how many shares it's split into. As an example, a 1967 E-Type Series 1 4.2 roadster worth €165,000 split 6 ways is about €27,500 a share, with running costs of around €156 a month each before fuel.
How much does an E-Type cost to run?
Plan on specialist servicing, an agreed-value policy and secure storage. Split six ways, a Series 1 works out at the monthly figure shown on this page, before fuel.
Is there an E-Type club in Ireland?
Yes. The Irish Jaguar and Daimler Car Club, affiliated to the IVVCC, runs events and can point you to specialists.
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