Final Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster Listed on Bring a Trailer

A 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 roadster, identified by Jaguar Heritage Trust as the final LHD example, is listed on Bring a Trailer with documented history and restoration.

The final left-hand-drive Jaguar E-Type Series 1 roadster has appeared at auction — not as a claim, but as a specific car recorded by the Jaguar Heritage Trust as the last of its kind. The 1968 example is currently listed on Bring a Trailer with bidding at $115,000 and no reserve in place.

This status alone places the car in a distinct category. The serial range for left-hand-drive Series 1.5 open cars ends with this chassis, effectively marking the closing point of that production line. It is not simply a rare E-Type, but one that sits at the endpoint of a key chapter in the model’s history.

The car belongs to the transitional Series 1.5 group, a configuration that blends elements from two generations. It retains the proportions and core design of the earlier Series 1 while adopting exposed headlights and other updates that would define the Series 2. This hybrid specification is one of the reasons such cars are considered especially noteworthy.

Built on July 29, 1968, the car remained with its original owner until 1984 before spending more than three decades with a subsequent caretaker. It was acquired by the current owner in 2014, who later commissioned a multi-year restoration completed in 2024. The documented cost of the work exceeded $318,000.

The restoration extended beyond cosmetic work. The 4.2-liter inline-six was rebuilt, paired with electronic ignition and an electric fuel pump. A Tremec five-speed manual transmission replaced the original unit, while the suspension was upgraded with GAZ adjustable shocks. The car also features a stainless-steel exhaust system.

A Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate accompanies the car, confirming its original factory details, including its Willow Green finish and production records. This documentation establishes its place within Jaguar’s historical archives.

The combination of a boundary-position chassis, transitional specification, and extensive restoration creates a layered identity. It stands as both a historically significant E-Type tied to the end of the Series 1 era and a reworked example aimed at modern usability.

Market data shows that values for Series 1.5 cars can vary widely depending on originality and condition. In this case, the car occupies a position between collectible authenticity and usability-focused restoration, which may influence how bidders assess its value.

The outcome of the auction will ultimately define its market standing. For now, the listing highlights a car that represents not just a restored Jaguar, but the closing point of a defining phase in E-Type production.