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Modified 1953 Willys CJ-3B

Sold at Bring a Trailer on April 29, 2026.

$20,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1953
Make and model
Jeep CJ
Generation
CJ-2A, CJ-3A and CJ-3B
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
453GB236635
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 38 comparable sales, 29% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,238 to $15,875
Median$11,125
Sales behind it38Likely

From 38 sales of the Jeep CJ-2A, CJ-3A and CJ-3B in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,238 and $15,875.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1953 JEEP CJBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$11,000
260-Powered 1952 Willys-Overland CJ-3ABring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 5, 2026$8,150
1954 Willys CJ-3BBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2025$13,500
1952 Willys-Overland CJ-3ABring a Trailer, Oct. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 8, 2025$16,000
1953 Willys CJ-3BBring a Trailer, Dec. 27, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 27, 2024$15,500
1951 Willys-Overland CJ-3ABring a Trailer, July 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 2, 2026$10,000
1951 Willys Jeep CJ-3AMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$10,000
20-Years-Owned 1951 Willys-Overland CJ-3ABring a Trailer, Jan. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 5, 2026$6,800