Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe

1954 to 1957 · Coupe · 2,797 built

A 1954 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe cost $3,345 new. Over the past 12 months, 7 have sold publicly at a median of $68,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $72,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $16,500 to $280,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$72,000
Medium confidence · $59K to $83K
Median · 12 mo
$68,000
Sales · 12 mo
7
Market cap
$201.4M · 2,797 built
Original MSRP
$3,345Up 2052% since new

The market

Every recorded 1954 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe sale, by date and price
Aug 2026 · Bonhams
$84,000
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29 sales · 13 unsoldmedian $68kupdated Aug 2026

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The newest 1954 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe sales with photographs
1954 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe, sold Aug 2026

Sold $68,000

1956 · British Racing Green · 10,563 mi
Aug 8, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1954 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe, sold May 2026

Sold $35,000

1956 · Cream · 98,000 mi
May 30, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1954 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe, sold Nov 2025

Sold $66,140

1957 · British Racing Green · 350 mi
Nov 18, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1954 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe, sold Jul 2025

Sold $65,000

1956 · Red · 89,000 mi
Jul 25, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Every XK140

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 2, 2026
Every XK140. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 2, 2026
Fixed Head Coupe1954 to 1957Drophead Coupe1954 to 1957
Shifty Estimate$72,000$92,400
Sold median$68,0007 sales$88,0005 sales
12-month moveToo few sales to callToo few sales to call
For saleNoneNone

Specifications

Engine
Inline-6, 3.4L
Power
190 hp
Torque
210 lb-ft
0 to 60
8.4 s
Top speed
120 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Production
2,797 built
Original MSRP
$3,345
Designer
William Lyons

Common questions

How much does a Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe cost?

A 1954 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe cost $3,345 new. Over the past 12 months, 7 have sold publicly at a median of $68,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $72,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $16,500 to $280,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1954 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $72,000. We rate confidence medium: 7 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

Is a Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe a good investment?

It has appreciated 2052% against its $3,345 list price. Only 2,797 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $16,500 to $280,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe have sold?

Shifty has 29 public sales of the Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe on file. The earliest was on May 12, 2018.

What has a Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $84,000Aug 13, 2026
  • $69,500Aug 10, 2026Dove Gray · 16,000 mi
  • $68,000Aug 8, 2026British Racing Green · 10,563 mi

About the 1954 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe

The XK140 Fixed Head Coupe represents Jaguar's sweet spot between the pioneering XK120 and the refined XK150. Built from 1954-1957, it retained the gorgeous Malcolm Sayer lines while adding crucial improvements like rack-and-pinion steering and better interior space. The 3.4-liter XK inline-six produced 190hp in standard form, or 210hp with the optional C-type head, making it genuinely quick for its era. Only 2,797 Fixed Head Coupes were produced, making it the rarest of the XK140 variants. The FHC's sleek roofline and lack of B-pillars created an exceptionally clean profile that many consider the most beautiful of all XK configurations. Today, these represent excellent entry points into serious Jaguar collecting, offering XK DNA without XK120 pricing. Restored examples command strong money, while solid drivers remain accessible to enthusiasts seeking that quintessential 1950s British sports car experience.

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