A 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series I project car sold for £33,176 after being offered without reserve as part of the Custodian Collection. The vehicle, registered PRS 707 and identified by chassis number 1E17430, was listed as a non-runner and required trailering from the auction site in Iver.
Auction details show the odometer reading at 51,013 miles. The car was supplied with a current V5 registration document but no key. At the time of collection on Feb. 5, 2026, the vehicle was reported to be housed in a garage. No attempt had been made to start or assess the engine prior to sale.
The listing indicated the Jaguar appeared to have been prepared for restoration, possibly in preparation for paintwork. However, auction terms made clear that no guarantees or assurances were provided regarding the mechanical or electrical condition. Responsibility for inspection and verification of condition rested solely with the purchaser.
All vehicles offered from the Custodian Collection are sold as non-runners unless otherwise stated, requiring buyers to arrange transport. The auction house specified that all lots must be collected by Feb. 25 from its Thorney Lane North facility in Iver by appointment during business hours. Any vehicle not removed by the deadline would incur storage charges of £20 per day.
The Series I E-Type remains one of Jaguar’s most recognized sports cars, and project examples continue to draw interest from buyers prepared to undertake full restorations. In this case, the winning bidder secured the incomplete 1968 example with the understanding that further mechanical evaluation and restoration work will be required before any return to the road.
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