INFO GUIDE: 1961 - 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 (3.8L and 4.2L)
Description
This guide has been written for the Series 1 E-Type Jaguar (known as the XK-E in the US) produced between 1961 and 1967, and covers both the 3.8l and 4.2l cars. The Series 1 cars are particularly desirable, and typically demand higher prices than later series vehicles in the E-Type range, being seen by enthusiasts as the most asthetically and mechanically pure vehicles.
For clarity in understanding the vehicles covered in this guide, it is important to note that several changes occurred to the E-Type from August 1967, and cars made between August 1967 and throughout 1968 are regarded as a distinct series within the Jaguar community, known as the Series 1.5. The Series 1.5 cars have been outlined in a separate guide. Follow this link to view the information guides on other series vehicles in the E-Type range.
This guide includes information on exterior features, interior features, mechanical features, as well as details of the engine, body and chassis numbers applicable to the Series 1 E-Type, to assist in the identification of a genuine vehicle. If you have additional information or photographs you believe could benefit this guide, please contact us by clicking the button at the top of this page, or comment below.
E-Type (XK-E) Series 1: period of manufacture and production numbers:
| 3.8 litre (Series 1): | Number built: | 4.2 litre (Series 1): | Number built: |
| Roadster (LHD): February 1961 - September 1964 | 6,886 | Roadster (LHD): October 1964 – July 1967 | 5,888 |
| Roadster (RHD): February 1961 - September 1964 | 942 | Roadster (RHD): October 1964 – July 1967 | 863 |
| Fixed Head Coupe (LHD): February 1961 – September 1964 | 5,872 | Fixed Head Coupe (LHD): October 1964 – July 1967 | 4,249 |
| Fixed Head Coupe (RHD): July 1961 – September 1964 | 1,798 | Fixed Head Coupe (RHD): October 1964 – July 1967 | 1,583 |
| 2 + 2 Coupe (LHD): March 1966 – July1967 | 2,644 | ||
| 2 + 2 Coupe (RHD): March 1966 – July1967 | 974 |
*These production numbers have been taken from xkedata.com.
Production totals:
| Total Series 1 (3.8 litre) | 15,498 |
| Total Series 1 (4.2 litre) | 16,201 |
| TOTAL Series 1 | 31,699 |
These figures are out of a total of 72,507 E-Type’s produced across all series 1 - 3.
Please note, this guide has been written based on a variety of online sources and enthusiast input. You should not rely on this guide to make any purchasing decision and we make no representation that all information is accurate. You should always seek independent professional advice when looking to purchase a unique car. Please follow us on Facebook to support the production and continued improvement of these guides.