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1981 Jeep J10 Pickup

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2026.

$44,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $40,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Jeep Gladiator
Generation
Gladiator and J-series 1963 to 1988
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1JTCM25N6BT003230
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 32 comparable sales, 54% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,438 to $26,000
Median$16,375
Sales behind it32Likely

From 32 sales of the Jeep Gladiator and J-series 1963 to 1988 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,438 and $26,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Jeep J10 PickupMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$36,000
1981 Jeep J10 PickupMecum, July 24, 2025MecumJuly 24, 2025$26,000
1980 Jeep J-10 Pickup 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 27, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 27, 2025$20,251
1983 Jeep J-10 Laredo 4×4 5-Speed PickupBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2026$32,500
1980 Jeep J-10 4×4 4-Speed Pickup ProjectBring a Trailer, July 27, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 27, 2026$4,800
1979 Jeep J10 PickupMecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$45,000
1979 Jeep J10 PickupMecum, March 20, 2025MecumMarch 20, 2025$23,000
1982 Jeep J-10 Pickup 360 4×4Bring a Trailer, Dec. 11, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 11, 2024$16,750