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350-Powered 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler 5-Speed Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 31, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$5,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Jeep CJ
Generation
CJ-8 Scrambler
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1JCBM88E6BT052809
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)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 47 comparable sales, 181% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$16,000 to $27,630
Median$22,000
Sales behind it47Likely

From 47 sales of the Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $16,000 and $27,630.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 7, 2026$29,581
1981 Jeep CJ-8 ScramblerMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$20,000
1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 14, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2026$14,536
Fuel-Injected 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 21, 2025$22,200
AMC 360-Powered 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2025$43,500
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