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Jaguar XK120

1948–1954

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  • 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

Jaguar XK120

Based on 13 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 13
  • US$81,500

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$65,000

    Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026

  • US$75,000

    Bring a Trailer · 13 Jul 2026

  • US$54,000

    Bring a Trailer · 26 May 2026

  • US$62,000

    Bring a Trailer · 28 Apr 2026

  • US$54,000

    Bring a Trailer · 23 Apr 2026

  • US$50,400

    bonhams · 3 Oct 2025

  • US$82,500

    mecum · 21 Sept 2025

  • US$88,000

    mecum · 17 May 2025

  • US$88,000

    mecum · 19 Aug 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.