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1979 JEEP CJ5

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 22, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$20,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $19,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
Jeep CJ
Generation
CJ-5 and CJ-6
Version
CJ-5
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
J9F83AH817961
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 69 comparable sales, 15% over its top.

Middle half of sales$7,555 to $16,500
Median$10,500
Sales behind it69Likely

From 69 sales of the Jeep CJ-5 (CJ-5 and CJ-6) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,555 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1979 Jeep CJ-5Bring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$10,350
1979 Jeep CJ-5Bring a Trailer, Jan. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 27, 2026$10,000
1979 Jeep CJ-5Mecum, Dec. 6, 2025MecumDec. 6, 2025$23,000
1979 Jeep CJ-5 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2025$6,350
1979 Jeep CJ-5Mecum, May 11, 2025MecumMay 11, 2025$14,000
1979 Jeep CJ-5Mecum, Jan. 14, 2025MecumJan. 14, 2025$11,000
1980 Jeep CJ-5Mecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$25,000
1978 Jeep CJ-5Mecum, Jan. 12, 2026MecumJan. 12, 2026$4,500