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1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 26, 2026.

$26,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
Version
Firebird Trans Am
Chassis
2W87Z8L148367
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

Inside the middle half of 272 comparable sales.

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
1978 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$17,000
1978 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$29,000
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am W72 WS6Bring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$44,250
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-SpeedPCARMARKET, Sept. 2, 2026PCARMARKETSept. 2, 2026$33,000
468-Powered 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans AmBring a Trailer, Aug. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 6, 2026$53,000
1978 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$38,000
1978 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$36,000
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans AmBring a Trailer, July 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 10, 2026$69,500