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1974 Pontiac Trans Am

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Sept. 2, 2012.

$93,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $85,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1974
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
Version
Firebird Trans Am
Chassis
2V87X4N162804
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

Above the middle half of 272 comparable sales, 68% over its top.

Middle half of sales$25,688 to $50,500
Median$37,000
Sales behind it272Likely

From 272 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (Firebird 1970 to 1981) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $25,688 and $50,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans AmCars & Bids, Aug. 28, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 28, 2026$24,250
1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455Bring a Trailer, Aug. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 15, 2026$44,950
1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am ProjectBring a Trailer, June 6, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 6, 2026$6,751
1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455Bring a Trailer, June 1, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 1, 2025$61,000
1974 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AMBarrett-Jackson, April 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 25, 2025$35,500
1974 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, March 22, 2025MecumMarch 22, 2025$22,000
1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455Bring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$39,250
1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$49,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Sept. 2, 2012Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$93,500
March 4, 2023SoldBroad ArrowBroad Arrow15,985$173,600
March 1, 2024SoldGooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$134,400