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1956 Jaguar XK 140 MC Roadster

Sold at RM Sotheby's on July 30, 2020.

$132,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $120,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Jaguar XK120, XK140 and XK150
Generation
XK140
Chassis
S812977
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 48 comparable sales, 43% over its top.

Middle half of sales$49,877 to $83,875
Median$69,750
Sales behind it48Likely

From 48 sales of the Jaguar XK120, XK140 and XK150 XK140 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $49,877 and $83,875.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Jaguar XK140 RoadsterMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$52,000
1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 20, 2026$71,500
1956 Jaguar XK140 SE RoadsterBring a Trailer, Aug. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 30, 2026$111,007
1956 Jaguar XK140 SE RoadsterGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$90,000
1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Fixed Head Coupe 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2026$69,500
1956 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 8, 2026$68,000
1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Fixed Head Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 24, 2026$63,000
1956 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head CoupeBring a Trailer, May 30, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 30, 2026$35,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 20, 2020Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$126,000 high bid
July 30, 2020Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$132,000
Nov. 21, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$80,000