
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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- Median · 12 mo
- $68,000
- Sales · 12 mo
- 7
- Market cap
- $201.4M · 2,797 built
- Original MSRP
- $3,345Up 2052% since new
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Sold $35,000

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Every XK140
| Fixed Head Coupe1954 to 1957 | Drophead Coupe1954 to 1957 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $72,000 | $92,400 |
| Sold median | $68,0007 sales | $88,0005 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None |
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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