
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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- Median · 12 mo
- $53,850
- Sales · 12 mo
- 4
- Market cap
- $166M · 2,678 built
- Original MSRP
- $3,595Up 1625% since new
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Sold $59,000

Sold $48,700

Sold $67,000

Sold $99,000

Sold $64,500
Every XK120
| Coupe1951 to 1954 | Drophead Coupe1953 to 1954 | Roadster1948 to 1954 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $62,000 | $61,600Low confidence | $73,700 |
| Sold median | $53,8504 sales | $65,4506 sales | $69,02624 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Down 17.1% |
| For sale | None | None | None |
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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