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1979 GMC JIMMY CUSTOM SUV

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 27, 2022, offered with no reserve.

$77,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $70,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
GMC Jimmy (K5)
Generation
Jimmy (K5) (1970 to 1991)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
TCL189Z508562
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 104 comparable sales, 39% over its top.

Middle half of sales$24,188 to $50,250
Median$34,000
Sales behind it104Likely

From 104 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 $24,188 and $50,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1979 GMC JimmyMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$32,000
SEMA-Exhibited 1979 GMC Jimmy “Desert Fox”Bring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2025$52,500
1979 GMC JIMMY CUSTOM SUVBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2025$51,000
1979 GMC JIMMY CUSTOM SUVBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$56,000
1979 GMC JIMMY CUSTOM SUVBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2025$33,000
1978 GMC Jimmy High Sierra 4×4Bring a Trailer, Feb. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 6, 2025$27,000
1979 GMC Jimmy High Sierra 4×4Bring a Trailer, Nov. 11, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 11, 2024$14,750
1981 GMC Jimmy 4×4Bring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 5, 2026$38,750

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 27, 2022Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$77,000
Jan. 23, 2025SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$56,100
Sept. 9, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$52,500