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1981 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 23, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$24,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $22,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Ford Bronco
Generation
Bronco 1980 to 1986
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1FMDU15G8BLA17157
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 53 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$15,200 to $30,250
Median$20,000
Sales behind it53Likely

From 53 sales of the Ford Bronco 1980 to 1986 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $15,200 and $30,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Ford Bronco Custom 4×4Bring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2026$17,750
1981 Ford BroncoMecum, June 5, 2026MecumJune 5, 2026$19,000
1981 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT 5.8LBring a Trailer, Oct. 7, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 7, 2025$40,000
347-Powered 1981 Ford Bronco Custom 4×4 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 25, 2026$44,000
1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat 5.8LBring a Trailer, Dec. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 12, 2025$37,250
460-Powered 1980 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT 4×4Bring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2025$10,500
1980 Ford Bronco 5.8LBring a Trailer, July 14, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 14, 2025$26,251
1983 Ford Bronco XLT 5.8L ProjectBring a Trailer, Nov. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 4, 2026$5,500