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Dauntless V6–Powered 1957 Willys CJ-5 4-Speed Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on July 20, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$3,057Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Jeep CJ
Generation
CJ-5 and CJ-6
Chassis
5754849786
Condition
Fair (4)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 137 comparable sales, 157% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,850 to $16,500
Median$11,000
Sales behind it137Likely

From 137 sales of the Jeep CJ-5 and CJ-6 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,850 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Willys CJ-5Bring a Trailer, June 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 19, 2026$9,500
1959 Willys Jeep CJ-5Bring a Trailer, July 31, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 31, 2026$12,250
1959 Willys CJ-5Mecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$7,800
1955 Jeep CJ-5 Cutaway ChassisMecum, Sept. 20, 2025MecumSept. 20, 2025$13,000
1955 Willys CJ-5Bring a Trailer, June 19, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 19, 2025$12,500
1955 Willys CJ-5 Fire TruckBring a Trailer, Feb. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 11, 2025$37,250
1960 Willys CJ-5Bring a Trailer, April 22, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 22, 2025$10,000
1960 Willys CJ-5Bring a Trailer, March 20, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 20, 2025$8,200