The very first Jaguar E-Types, produced in 1961, were equipped with a special Shelly lifting jack — a tool designed specifically for these earliest cars. Unlike later jacks, it was somewhat fragile and only used for a short period before being replaced in August 1962. This limited production run, combined with the fact that very few have survived, makes the original Shelly jack an exceptionally rare and highly collectible item.

Collectors prize these jacks not just for their scarcity, but for the story they tell about the very beginnings of the E-Type legend. Each jack carries the history of the car it accompanied, representing the craftsmanship and engineering of Jaguar’s earliest hand-built production days. Original examples are increasingly hard to find, and their value reflects this: worn or incomplete jacks can command around €1,500, while pristine first-’59-date examples can reach €3,000 or more.

Owning one is more than having a tool — it’s holding a tangible piece of E-Type history, a symbol of the earliest days of one of the most iconic sports cars ever made. For serious collectors, these jacks are not just accessories; they are investment-grade artifacts that complete the story of the very first E-Types.