---
title: "1981 Ford Escort - Auction Values"
description: "The 1981 Ford Escort typically sells for $1,500 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/ford/escort/year/1981"
dateModified: "2026-08-02T00:00:00.000Z"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Ford", "Escort", "1981", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1981 Ford Escort

## Direct Answer

A 1981 Ford Escort typically sells for about $1,500 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $1,500 to $1,500 based on 1 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.

## Summary

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

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1981 Ford Escort represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year typically sells at 96% below the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $1,500 places it below the broader Ford Escort market average of $42,125. Values for this year range from $1,500 to $1,500, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

## Data Limitations

Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, taxes, fees, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.

## 1981 Price Statistics

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

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $42,125
- **25th Percentile**: $8,525
- **75th Percentile**: $66,750
- **Total Auctions**: 8

## Recent 1981 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-07-21 | $1,500 | 5,300 | Colfax, IN | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Ford Escort Years](/ford/escort)
- [Price History](/ford/escort/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/ford/escort/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.