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1981 Jeep CJ-5

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 7, 2026.

$7,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,700, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Jeep CJ
Generation
CJ-5 and CJ-6
Version
CJ-5
VIN
1JCBM85A1BT014969
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 69 comparable sales, 16% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,800 to $16,550
Median$11,000
Sales behind it69Likely

From 69 sales of the Jeep CJ-5 (CJ-5 and CJ-6) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,800 and $16,550.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Jeep CJ-5Mecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$34,000
1981 Jeep CJ-5 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 27, 2026$26,750
1981 Jeep CJ-5 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 30, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 30, 2025$15,250
1982 Jeep CJ-5 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 30, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 30, 2026$3,900
1980 Jeep CJ-5Mecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$25,000
Single-Family-Owned 1980 Jeep CJ-5 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 12, 2025$15,000
1980 Jeep CJ-5Bring a Trailer, May 10, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 10, 2025$10,000
1980 Jeep CJ-5 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 8, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2025$8,500