---
title: "1981 Ford Econoline - Auction Values"
description: "The 1981 Ford Econoline typically sells for $5,500 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/ford/econoline/year/1981"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Ford", "Econoline", "1981", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1981 Ford Econoline

## Direct Answer

The 1981 Ford Econoline has a median recorded auction sale price of $5,500 USD, with observed prices from $5,500 to $5,500 across 1 year-specific sale in the last 12 months. This small sample is a reference, not a reliable estimate of the wider market.

## Summary

The 1981 Ford Econoline typically sells around **$5,500** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1981 Ford Econoline represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year typically sells at 69% below the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $5,500 places it below the broader Ford Econoline market average of $17,625. Values for this year range from $5,500 to $5,500, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

## Data Limitations

Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. We do not add buyer premiums, taxes, or fees during normalization, but source-reported results may already include them. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.

## 1981 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $5,500
- **Price Range**: $5,500 - $5,500
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $17,625
- **25th Percentile**: $7,725
- **75th Percentile**: $25,125
- **Total Auctions**: 76

## Recent 1981 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-09-10 | $5,500 | 0 | N/A | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Ford Econoline Years](/ford/econoline)
- [Price History](/ford/econoline/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/ford/econoline/value-estimator)

## Data Sources

Data aggregated from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hemmings, AutoHunter, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Sotheby's Motorsport, Car & Classic, The Market, Broad Arrow, MB Market, Mecum Auctions, PistonHeads, Collecting Cars, Bonhams. Refreshed every 15 minutes.