Jaguar XK120
1948–1954
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

Based on 9 verified auction results
£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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,350
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.