A genuine 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster with 56,000 miles has appeared on eBay at a $500 opening bid, with a Buy It Now of $76,500.
A 1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster finished in striking yellow over a black interior is now available at auction on eBay through MAXMotive Pittsburgh, and its $500 opening bid is certain to attract attention from classic car enthusiasts nationwide. With VIN 1E17894, 56,046 documented miles, and a 4.2-liter inline-six paired with a manual transmission, this is exactly the kind of car that defines why the E-Type remains relevant more than six decades after its debut.
Enzo Ferrari famously called the E-Type the most beautiful car ever made when it debuted at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, and the passage of time has done nothing to diminish that assessment. The long hood, tapering tail, and sensuous curves were as radical in 1961 as they remain captivating today. The roadster body represents the purest expression of what Jaguar set out to achieve.
The 1968 model year is often described as a Series 1.5, representing the transitional year between the original Series 1 (with its covered headlamps) and the later Series 2. These cars carry open headlights as required by US regulations, but retain the higher compression engine specifications and many of the aesthetic details that enthusiasts prize in the early E-Type. The 4.2-liter XK engine is widely considered the most usable iteration of the legendary twin-cam unit, producing 265 horsepower with exceptional torque and docility compared to the earlier 3.8.
Yellow is an unusual and striking color choice on an E-Type. Most desirable examples come in British Racing Green or Old English White, which makes this car a distinctive proposition for buyers who want their classic Jaguar to stand out. The black interior provides welcome contrast.
For a sense of the Jaguar collector market's current energy, Motorious recently reported on a Jaguar XJ40 Sovereign with royal provenance drawing 50,500 at a no-reserve auction, underscoring that well-documented Jaguars continue to command serious attention from collectors worldwide.
At a $76,500 Buy It Now with the bidding floor set at $500, this E-Type represents an extraordinary entry point for prospective owners. The vehicle is located in Cheswick, Pennsylvania.
