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1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Sept. 23, 2026.

$22,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,000, 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-8 Scrambler
Version
CJ-8 Scrambler
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1JCBM88E9BT058801
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

Inside the middle half of 23 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$14,268 to $26,380
Median$19,000
Sales behind it23Likely

From 23 sales of the Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $14,268 and $26,380.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 14, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2026$14,536
1981 Jeep CJ-8 ScramblerMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$23,000
1981 JEEP CJ8 SCRAMBLER PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$16,000
1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 20, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 20, 2024$15,750
1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 10, 2025$17,000
1982 JEEP CJ8 SCRAMBLER PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 15, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 15, 2025$22,000
1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 6, 2025$23,000
1982 Jeep CJ-8 ScramblerMecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$14,000