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1981 GMC JIMMY CUSTOM SUV

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on June 17, 2021, offered with no reserve.

$33,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $30,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
GMC Jimmy (K5)
Generation
Jimmy (K5) (1970 to 1991)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G5DC18H7BF510586
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 104 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$24,188 to $50,250
Median$34,000
Sales behind it104Likely

From 104 sales of the GMC Jimmy (K5) (1970 to 1991) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $24,188 and $50,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 GMC Jimmy 4×4Bring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 5, 2026$38,750
6.0L Vortec-Powered 1981 GMC Jimmy Sierra ClassicBring a Trailer, May 26, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 26, 2026$52,000
1981 GMC Jimmy CustomMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$45,000
1981 GMC JimmyMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$41,000
1981 GMC JimmyMecum, Nov. 15, 2025MecumNov. 15, 2025$34,000
1982 GMC JIMMYBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2025$29,000
1982 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic 4×4Bring a Trailer, Dec. 9, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 9, 2024$25,250
1979 GMC JimmyMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$32,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
June 17, 2021Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$33,000
Nov. 15, 2025SoldMecumMecum$37,400
Jan. 9, 2026SoldMecumMecum$45,100