Jeep CJ-7
1976–1986
Lowest price
US$5,100
Since 2020
Median price
US$23,750
Since 2020 · n=29
Highest price
US$40,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
29
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 29 lots

Based on 29 verified auction results
US$23,625
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$25,877
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$26,646
+13%
Market scores
64
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Bucket seats
−US$6,000-25%4 with · 27 without · low confidence
Manual gearbox
+US$1,754+7%20 with · 7 without · med confidence
Built ≤ 1983
−US$735-3%15 with · 15 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Jeep CJ-7 holds at a median of $23,625 in the current market, classified as an appreciating classic with high desirability among collectors and enthusiasts. This valuation reflects solid underlying demand for one of the most recognizable utility vehicles in American automotive history.
Moderate liquidity characterizes the segment, with 18 transactions tracked over the past 12 months and 29 total sales in the dataset. This transaction frequency suggests reasonable market depth for buyers and sellers, though not the turnover velocity of mainstream collectibles.
The CJ-7's collectibility score of 6 places it firmly in collectible territory, driven primarily by its cultural significance and the enduring appeal of the first-generation Jeep line. Production volume and specific variant desirability factors remain key drivers of individual-car valuations within this model range.
Base projections suggest modest appreciation ahead, with the median expected to reach $25,877 within three years—a 9.5 percent gain—and $26,646 by year five, representing 12.8 percent total appreciation from current levels. This measured outlook reflects steady underlying demand rather than speculative pressure or outsized enthusiasm.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$23,625
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked31
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared31 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months29
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$22,265
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$5,100 – US$40,000
- Total Sales Tracked29
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$28,600
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Red · Automatic
US$26,000
Bring a Trailer · 25 Jul 2026
silver and blue · 4L60-E 4-speed automatic
US$28,000
Bring a Trailer · 25 Jul 2026
US$20,000
Bring a Trailer · 24 Jul 2026
Firecracker Red · 4-speed manual
US$6,800
Bring a Trailer · 23 Jul 2026
Olympic White · 4-speed manual
US$24,847
Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026
Almond Beige · 5-speed manual
US$19,000
Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026
4-speed manual
US$18,750
Bring a Trailer · 16 Jul 2026
Sebring Red · 4-speed manual
US$26,000
Bring a Trailer · 16 Jul 2026
orange · 5-speed manual
US$26,000
Bring a Trailer · 13 Jul 2026
4-Speed
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.