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1978 Jeep CJ-5

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 12, 2026.

$5,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $4,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Jeep CJ
Generation
CJ-5 and CJ-6
Version
CJ-5
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
J8F83EH040511
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, 73% 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
1978 Jeep CJ-5Mecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$25,000
1978 Jeep CJ-5Mecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$25,000
1979 Jeep CJ-5Bring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$10,350
1977 Jeep CJ-5Bring a Trailer, May 27, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 27, 2026$36,500
1979 Jeep CJ-5Bring a Trailer, Jan. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 27, 2026$10,000
1979 Jeep CJ-5Mecum, Dec. 6, 2025MecumDec. 6, 2025$23,000
1979 Jeep CJ-5 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2025$6,350
1977 Jeep CJ-5Mecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$13,000