1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle
Sold at Mecum Auctions on June 5, 2026.
$33,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $30,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1979
- Make and model
- Jeep Cherokee (XJ and SJ)
- Generation
- Cherokee (XJ and SJ) (1974 to 2001)
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Chassis
- J9A17NN079006
- 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
Above the middle half of 255 comparable sales, 88% over its top.
Middle half of sales$8,150 to $16,000
Median$11,500
Sales behind it255Likely
From 255 sales of the Jeep Cherokee (XJ and SJ) (1974 to 2001) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,150 and $16,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle ProjectBring a Trailer, March 14, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | March 14, 2025 | $5,355 |
| 6.0L Vortec-Powered 1979 Jeep Cherokee ChiefBring a Trailer, Jan. 14, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Jan. 14, 2025 | $40,000 |
| 1979 Jeep Cherokee S 4×4 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 22, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 22, 2026 | $12,000 |
| Viper-Powered 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief 6-Speed by VigilanteBring a Trailer, June 18, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 18, 2026 | $315,000 |
| 1980 Jeep Cherokee Chief 4×4Bring a Trailer, Jan. 27, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Jan. 27, 2026 | $11,250 |
| 1978 Jeep Cherokee S 4×4Bring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 20, 2025 | $8,975 |
| 1980 Jeep Cherokee ChiefCars & Bids, Aug. 12, 2025 | Cars & Bids | Aug. 12, 2025 | $23,500 |
| 1981 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4×4Bring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 14, 2026 | $20,500 |