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Jaguar XK120

1948–1954

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  • Lowest price

    $93,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $111,750

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    $130,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Jaguar XK120

Based on 2 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

$110,711

Market value · recent verified sales

-10.9%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 10.9% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$84,938

-23%

5-Year Forecast

$78,213

-29%

Estimates pool 30 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom, Australia — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1953

    +$17,032+15%

    21 with · 9 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Jaguar XK120 has retreated to a median price of $110,711 AUD in the Australian market, down 10.9 percent year-on-year. The sell signal reflects a broader depreciation trend that contradicts the car's historical classification as an appreciating classic, signaling a meaningful shift in collector sentiment.

Trading activity remains sparse, with only two documented sales over the past twelve months. This illiquid market—combined with zero active listings—presents a challenge for sellers seeking to move inventory quickly, though the limited sample size warrants caution when interpreting directional moves.

The XK120's highly collectible rating stems from its 12,055-unit production run and iconic status as Jaguar's first sports car. Desirability remains moderate in the current environment, reflecting softer demand despite the model's heritage and documented appeal to enthusiasts.

Base projections point to further contraction, with median prices expected to decline to approximately $84,938 AUD over three years and $78,213 AUD over five years. These forecasts represent losses of 23.3 and 29.4 percent respectively from current levels, suggesting that momentum favors patience or liquidation over accumulation at present valuations.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$110,711
  • Annual appr. rate-10.9%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked30
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared30 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$8,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$111,750
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$93,500 – $130,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • $130,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 Mar 2026

  • $93,500

    Collecting Cars · 16 Apr 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.