✦ Shifty Estimate
$62,000
- 12 months median
- $63K
- Market cap
- $166M · 2,678 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 4
- Original MSRP
- $3,595 · ▲ 1625% since
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1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe
1951 to 1954 · Coupe · 2,678 built
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Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6 DOHC, 3.4L
- Power
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 195 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 10s
- Top speed
- 120 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,968 lb
- Production
- 2,678 units
- 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 $63,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $62,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $37,320 to $79,800, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $62,000. We rate confidence medium: 4 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
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 $20,250 to $102,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Jaguar XK120 Coupe sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $59,000Mar 30, 2026Black · 97,000 mi
- $48,700Feb 24, 2026Suede Green · 65,000 mi
- $67,000Sep 10, 2025White · 35,000 mi
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.