JUST MY TYPE
Classic car that Wheeler Dealers’ host Mike Brewer once bought for under £14k has now QUINTUPLED in price
At the time, Mike was able to sell the motor for a small profit
A MUCH-loved classic car that Wheeler Dealers' host Mike Brewer once bought for a bargain price can now be worth much, much more.
Over the years, the long-running motoring show has featured plenty of motors that Mike managed to find for a snip.
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But since the show's early years, many of these cars have considerably risen in price.
Perhaps the largest increase is with the Jaguar E-Type - an iconic classic car that's quintessentially British and wildy expensive.
Much sought-after by classic car enthusiasts, the E-Type can fetch up to £240,000 for a high-end example in excellent condition.
Indeed, the lowest they'll likely sell for is anywhere between £55,000 and £90,000 - with a stunning example going for £86,500.
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However, back in 2011, Mike was able to buy one in a classic episode of Wheeler Dealers for just £13,250.
What's more, despite its bargain price, the E-Type had very little wrong with it - which Mike attributed to his "buying skills."
For Edd China, his spanner man and co-host at the time, the only work that needed doing to the motor was a replacement for the bonnet, new hinges, repairs to the front valence, a lick of paint, and refurb for the iconic wire wheels.
In the end, the duo were able to sell it for £18,750, certainly a tidy profit but still far short of the going-rate for E-Types.
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In fact, that roughly works out as five-times less that what they're worth today - some 13 years later.
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E-Type fans were equally astounded, with one enthusiast writing on a forum: "I was blown away by the low prices, and they were so chuffed to have made £3,000 on the flip!"
Another agreed, writing: "£18k for a seemingly rust-free E-type, I would be happy with that."
And another was able to track down the E-Types number plate: "The last MOT for that car expired in August 2018, I have no idea if it still survives."
Today, the E-Type is widely regarded as one of the most important and pretty sports cars of all-time.
First launched in 1961, it came as either a coupe or a roadster capable of a top speed of 150mph.
The V12 model, which is what features in the episode of Wheeler Dealers, was released in 1971 and ran until 1975, before it was replaced by the XJ-S.
Last year, an E-Type was able to sell his set of wheels for an eye-watering £1 million - having snapped it up for just £1 in 2000.
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Another example went up for auction recently after being left in a barn for 50 years.
Elsewhere, Mike recently gave fans a surprising update on his stolen Ford Fiesta, which was taken by thieves last summer.
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