Jaguar XK120
1948–1954
Lowest price
US$50,400
Since 2020
Median price
US$81,500
Since 2020 · n=13
Highest price
US$134,750
Since 2020
Sold cars
13
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 13 lots

Based on 13 verified auction results
US$54,000
Market value · recent verified sales
-11.7%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 11.7% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
7/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$59,146
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$60,906
+13%
Market scores
48
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1953
+US$15,908+20%17 with · 7 without · med confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Jaguar XK120 median has retreated to US$54,000, down 11.7 percent over the past twelve months, a pullback that earned a high-confidence SELL signal amid broader classic-car softening. With only five transactions tracked in the last year against thirteen total in the dataset, the sample size underscores how thinly these cars trade and limits statistical certainty, though the directional pressure is clear.
The XK120 carries a highly collectible classification backed by 12,055 units produced, making it a foundational postwar British icon despite moderate current desirability. As the first Jaguar to exceed 120 mph, the model retains strong historical pedigree, though collector appetite has cooled relative to earlier in the cycle.
Thin liquidity and zero active listings suggest few motivated sellers are testing the market at present price levels. This dynamic often precedes either stabilization or further adjustment, and patience from potential buyers may be rewarded with better entry points in the near term.
The three-year projection centers on US$59,146, a 9.5 percent recovery from today's depressed median, followed by a five-year target of US$60,906, or 12.8 percent cumulative appreciation. Both forecasts assume modest normalization rather than a return to prior peaks, reflecting the classification's long-term stability without assuming a snapback in current demand.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$54,000
- Annual appr. rate-11.7%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked24
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared24 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months8
- Sell-Through62%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$80,742
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$50,400 – US$134,750
- Total Sales Tracked13
Recent sales
Showing latest 13US$81,500
Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026
black · 4-speed manual
US$65,000
Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026
US$75,000
Bring a Trailer · 13 Jul 2026
red · 5-speed manual
US$54,000
Bring a Trailer · 26 May 2026
red
US$62,000
Bring a Trailer · 28 Apr 2026
British Racing Green · manual
US$54,000
Bring a Trailer · 23 Apr 2026
black · manual
US$50,400
bonhams · 3 Oct 2025
US$82,500
mecum · 21 Sept 2025
Black · Manual
US$88,000
mecum · 17 May 2025
Red · Manual
US$88,000
mecum · 19 Aug 2023
Suede Green · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.