1981 Jeep CJ-5 Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Jeep CJ-5 has a market value of $17,568, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2020 between $15,250 and $23,500. No sale since Feb 27, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 verified auction sales for the 1981 Jeep CJ-5, latest sale Feb 27, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $26,750 | 1,700 mi | Manual |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $15,250 | 74,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $14,500 | 41,909 mi | Manual |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $19,100 | 77 mi | Manual |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $27,500 | 69,000 mi | — |
| Sep 10, 2024 | $10,900 | 542 mi | Manual |
| Aug 11, 2021 | $21,250 | 68,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 10, 2020 | $23,500 | 23,000 mi | — |
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How much is a 1981 Jeep CJ-5 worth?
A 1981 Jeep CJ-5 is worth approximately $17,568, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Feb 27, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $15,250 and $23,500; the full verified range is $10,900 to $27,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1981 Jeep CJ-5 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 8 1981 Jeep CJ-5 sales in total.
Are 1981 Jeep CJ-5 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1981 Jeep CJ-5. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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