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1986 GMC Jimmy

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 30, 2025.

$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
1986
Make and model
GMC Jimmy (K5)
Generation
Jimmy (K5) (1970 to 1991)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G5EK18H6GF504518
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 103 comparable sales, 23% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$24,625 to $50,500
Median$34,000
Sales behind it103Likely

From 103 sales of the GMC Jimmy (K5) (1970 to 1991) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $24,625 and $50,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1986 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic 4×4Bring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2026$25,500
1986 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic 4×4Bring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2025$23,750
1986 GMC JIMMY CUSTOM SUVBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$35,000
1986 GMC JIMMYBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2025$27,000
1986 GMC JimmyMecum, Jan. 9, 2025MecumJan. 9, 2025$19,000
1986 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic 4×4Bring a Trailer, Dec. 3, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 3, 2024$19,500
1985 GMC JimmyMecum, June 5, 2026MecumJune 5, 2026$13,000
Vortec-Powered 1985 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic 4×4Bring a Trailer, March 27, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 27, 2026$18,250