What did this car last sell for?

$6,300 ($6,615 with buyer's fee) on Bring a Trailer in October 2026.

How does its last sale compare with others?

Its 2026 sale was $6,300. The typical range for CJ-5s sold since November 2024 is $7,500 to $15,000.

Auction history

1981 Jeep CJ-5

VIN 1JCBM85E8BT035014

This 1981 Jeep CJ-5 sold for $12,000 on Bring a Trailer in September 2026 and for $6,300 there in October 2026, as of October 31, 2026.

Photo: Bring a Trailer

Every time it’s been to auction

2 appearances. Oldest first.

Sep 2026Sold $12,000Bring a Trailer5,000 miles
Oct 2026Sold $6,300Bring a Trailer5,000 miles

What CJ-5s sell for

11 sales since November 2024.

$3,500This car, Oct 2026$18,000

The typical range is $7,500 to $15,000

What this spec has sold for since November 2024

What the listing said

SamWhen it sold in October 2026, the listing gave 5,000 miles and a Carfax report.

CJ-5s that sold

The 11 sales behind the range above since November 2024. Newest first.

Questions

What did this car last sell for?: $6,300 ($6,615 with buyer's fee) on Bring a Trailer in October 2026.
How many times has it been to auction?: Twice, and it sold each time.
How does its last sale compare with others?: Its 2026 sale was $6,300. The typical range for CJ-5s sold since November 2024 is $7,500 to $15,000.

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