Jaguar XK XK120
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 357 public sales of the Jaguar XK XK120. The records run from March 2016 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 35 sold at a median of $67,500. The Shifty Estimate runs from $63,600 for the XK120 Drophead Coupe to $74,100 for the XK120 Roadster.
Versions
About the Jaguar XK XK120
- Built
- 1948 to 1954
- Versions
- 3
- Body styles
- Roadster, Coupe, Convertible
- Engine
- Inline-6 DOHC, 3.4L
- Power
- 160 hp
- 0 to 60
- 10 s
- Top speed
- 120 mph
- Designer
- William Lyons
The Jaguar XK XK120 was built from 1948 to 1954.
The XK120 Roadster, the most traded version: William Lyons' XK120 revolutionized sports car design when it debuted at the 1948 London Motor Show. Originally intended as a limited-production showcase for Jaguar's new twin-cam inline-six, overwhelming demand led to 7,631 roadsters being built over six years. The 120 mph top speed—unheard of for a production car under $4,000—came courtesy of the advanced 3.4-liter XK engine that would power Jaguars for decades. Early cars featured hand-formed aluminum bodies over ash frames, while later examples used steel construction. The roadster's pure lines and dramatic proportions established the template for British sports cars. Today, XK120 roadsters represent the most accessible entry into serious Jaguar collecting, with restored examples offering genuine 120-mph performance wrapped in timeless style. Racing provenance adds significant value, as many competed successfully in period.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Jaguar XK XK120 cost?
In the past 12 months, 35 sold at a median of $67,500. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $45,555 and $81,500. The Shifty Estimate runs from $63,600 to $74,100, depending on version.
What is a Jaguar XK XK120 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. XK120 Roadster: $74,100. XK120 Coupe: $67,100. XK120 Drophead Coupe: $63,600.
What is the cheapest XK XK120 to buy?
The XK120 Drophead Coupe has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $63,600. In the past 12 months, 6 sold at a median of $65,450.
Which XK XK120 is worth the most?
The XK120 Roadster has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $74,100. In the past 12 months, 25 sold at a median of $70,552.
How many Jaguar XK XK120 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 357 public sales since March 2016. 35 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $90,000 on Oct 12, 2026.
Which XK XK120 sells most often?
The XK120 Roadster trades most often, with 251 recorded sales. 25 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Jaguar XK XK120 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 12 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Car & Classic (3), Mecum Auctions (3), Bonhams (1) and Gooding & Company (1).
How many miles do Jaguar XK XK120 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 15 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 47,616 miles. The lowest showed 9 miles and the highest 100,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Jaguar XK XK120 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Jaguar XK XK120. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.