Best Jaguar XK120 Roadster Year to Buy
There is no single best Jaguar XK120 Roadster year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 139 verified sales, the 1951 is the most affordable at $47,613. The 1952 trades most often (47 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 8, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 4 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Jaguar XK120 Roadster Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 XK120 Roadster | $62,800 | — | 28 | — |
| 1953 XK120 Roadster | $54,810No sale since Nov 2025 | — | 31 | — |
| 1952 XK120 Roadster | $79,989 | — | 47 | — |
| 1951 XK120 Roadster | $47,613 | — | 24 | — |
| 1950 XK120 Roadster | $138,320No sale since Aug 2022 | — | 9 · too few to rank | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which XK120 Roadster year is appreciating?
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Best Jaguar XK120 Roadster Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Jaguar XK120 Roadster year to buy?
There is no single best Jaguar XK120 Roadster year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 139 verified sales, the 1951 is the most affordable at $47,613. The 1952 trades most often (47 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Jaguar XK120 Roadster year is the cheapest?
The 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $47,613. The most valuable is the 1952, at $79,989.
How much is a Jaguar XK120 Roadster worth?
Depending on the model year, a Jaguar XK120 Roadster is worth from $47,613 to $79,989 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Jaguar XK120 Roadster year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.