Man purchases cheapest driving Jaguar E-type S1 in the US with a huge surprise inside
- This is the cheapest driving Jaguar E-type S1 in America
- The 1966 car was in great condition
- A surprise in the trunk made it even more covetable
Published on Feb 01, 2025 at 10:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A Kansas-based YouTuber purchased the cheapest driving Jaguar E-type S1 in the US – but he was in for a big surprise.
He had always dreamed of inheriting a car collection from his late grandfather.
So when he received a call about a 1966 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 1 he had to pinch himself.
Plus there’s a cherry-on-top surprise hidden inside the trunk.
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The cheapest Jaguar E-type S1 in the US
Described as being the cheapest running example in the USA, the 1966 example set him back just $69,696, Tyler Hoover of Hoovies Garage tells us.
Cheap, but not as cheap as when the E-Type was introduced in 1961, costing $5,000.
However, to put that in context, it’s equivalent to around $50,000 today – meaning it was a luxurious ride with celebrity fans including Steve McQueen and Frank Sinatra.
By 1966, the E-Type’s engine had been upgraded to a larger 4.2L motor boasting 266 horsepower – and driving comfort had gone through the roof.
The main difference between the Series 1 and its Series 2, and Series 3 E-Type successors is, perhaps, its iconic design and performance.
The surprise hiding inside
The car was lovingly maintained with painstaking restorations over the decades, including its non-original floor pans and a repair to cover minor rust that had accumulated.
Under the hood, the car’s engine is revealed to be the original matching 4.2L inline-six, which, despite a little great build-up, is in great shape.
The driving experience is described as mind-blowing, with the car being fast, comfortable, and a joy to drive.
“The best driving experience of any car that I’ve driven of this era, ever. Ever,” Hoover says excitedly.
As things keep getting better and better, inside the trunk they manage to track down a vintage toolkit.
Including Thor’s hammer to remove the wheels as well as other spare parts and manuals – it certainly adds to the car’s historical significance by confirming its originality and authenticity.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
