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Jaguar XK120

1948–1954

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  • Lowest price

    £38,600

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £50,000

    Since 2020 · n=9

  • Highest price

    £184,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    9

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 9 lots

Jaguar XK120

Based on 9 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

£41,250

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

£45,181

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£46,525

+13%

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1953

    +£7,692+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 market in the UK has weakened noticeably, with median prices falling to £41,250 and annual depreciation of 10.9 percent over the past twelve months. The SELL signal reflects this downward pressure, though the underlying classification as an appreciating classic suggests structural support remains present.

Transaction activity remains sparse, with just three sales recorded in the past year against a nine-car sample across the longer tracking period. This thin liquidity constrains both buyer and seller options, making each transaction less representative of a stable market and timing considerably more important for those looking to exit.

The XK120 retains high collectibility standing, driven by its iconic design heritage and relatively modest production run of 12,055 units, but current desirability sits at moderate levels. The absence of any active listings further suggests limited immediate supply, which could eventually stabilize prices if demand returns.

Base case projections show recovery to £45,181 within three years (a 9.5 percent gain) and £46,525 within five years (12.8 percent). These forecasts are modest but assume the market stabilizes from its recent dip and that broader classic-car sentiment improves without significant headwinds to the collectible sector.

Current weakness presents a mixed picture: sellers facing near-term pressure would be wise to wait for stabilization before listing, while buyers entering at depressed levels may capture value if the market base-case projections hold. The thin transaction count means individual examples and condition will drive pricing more than index trends in this segment.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£41,250
  • 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)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months4
  • Sell-Through44%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£63,822
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£38,600 – £184,000
  • Total Sales Tracked9

Recent sales

Showing latest 9
  • £48,500

    Collecting Cars · 17 Jul 2026

  • £41,250

    the-market · 18 Mar 2026

  • €184,000

    bonhams · 12 Oct 2025

  • £38,600

    Collecting Cars · 8 Sept 2025

  • £50,000

    Collecting Cars · 17 Jun 2025

  • £39,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 May 2025

  • £61,350

    Collecting Cars · 3 Aug 2024

  • £56,000

    Collecting Cars · 8 Mar 2024

  • £55,700

    Collecting Cars · 12 Sept 2023

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