Jaguar XK120 Coupe

1951 to 1954 · Coupe · 2,678 built

A 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe cost $3,595 new. Over the past 12 months, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $53,850. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $62,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $20,160 to $152,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$62,000
High confidence · $49K to $99K
Median · 12 mo
$53,850
Sales · 12 mo
4
Market cap
$166M · 2,678 built
Original MSRP
$3,595Up 1625% since new

The market

Every recorded 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe sale, by date and price
Aug 2026 · Mecum Auctions
$38,500
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$50k$100k$150kMar 201720192020202120222023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $62k
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81 sales · 22 unsoldmedian $54kupdated Aug 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe sales with photographs
1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe, sold Aug 2026

Sold $81,500

1953 · Black · 12,000 mi
Aug 6, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe, sold Mar 2026

Sold $59,000

1952 · Black · 97,000 mi
Mar 30, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe, sold Feb 2026

Sold $48,700

1953 · Suede Green · 65,000 mi
Feb 24, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe, sold Sep 2025

Sold $67,000

1952 · White · 35,000 mi
Sep 10, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe, sold Aug 2025

Sold $99,000

1953 · Green · 51,000 mi
Aug 7, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe, sold Apr 2025

Sold $64,500

1952 · Gray · 55,000 mi
Apr 29, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Every XK120

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 25, 2026
Every XK120. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 25, 2026
Coupe1951 to 1954Drophead Coupe1953 to 1954Roadster1948 to 1954
Shifty Estimate$62,000$61,600Low confidence$73,700
Sold median$53,8504 sales$65,4506 sales$69,02624 sales
12-month moveToo few sales to callToo few sales to callDown 17.1%
For saleNoneNoneNone
Also in the XK family

Specifications

Engine
Inline-6 DOHC, 3.4L
Power
160 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
0 to 60
10 s
Top speed
120 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
2,968 lb
Production
2,678 built
Original MSRP
$3,595
Designer
William Lyons

Common questions

How much does a Jaguar XK120 Coupe cost?

A 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe cost $3,595 new. Over the past 12 months, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $53,850. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $62,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $20,160 to $152,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $62,000. That sits above the $53,850 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 4 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Jaguar XK120 Coupe a good investment?

It has appreciated 1625% against its $3,595 list price. Only 2,678 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $20,160 to $152,500, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Jaguar XK120 Coupe have sold?

Shifty has 84 public sales of the Jaguar XK120 Coupe on file. The earliest was on Mar 19, 2017.

What is the most expensive Jaguar XK120 Coupe sold?

The highest public sale on file is $152,500, on Feb 5, 2018, with 6,700 mi.

What has a Jaguar XK120 Coupe sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $38,500Aug 14, 2026
  • $81,500Aug 6, 2026Black · 12,000 mi
  • $59,000Mar 30, 2026Black · 97,000 mi

About the 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe

The XK120 Fixed Head Coupe, introduced in 1951, offered weather protection without sacrificing the roadster's stunning proportions. With only 2,678 examples built, the FHC is the rarest of the XK120 variants, making it highly sought after by collectors today. The steel roof and side windows transformed the car's character, creating a more refined grand tourer while maintaining the 120-mph performance that made the XK120 legendary. The coupe's flowing roofline, arguably even more beautiful than the roadster's, influenced sports car design for decades. Interior appointments were more luxurious than the roadster, with better weather sealing and reduced wind noise. Values have appreciated significantly as collectors recognize the FHC's perfect balance of performance, beauty, and rarity. Restored examples command premiums over roadsters, while original survivors are increasingly precious as the foundation of any serious Jaguar collection.

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