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1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 19, 2024.

$33,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $30,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1982 to 1992
Version
Trans Am GTA
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G2FW2181KL262558
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 25 comparable sales, 15% over its top.

Middle half of sales$11,500 to $26,000
Median$19,500
Sales behind it25Likely

From 25 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA (Firebird 1982 to 1992) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,500 and $26,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTABring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2026$42,000
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTABring a Trailer, March 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 7, 2026$27,300
1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTAMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$30,000
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTABring a Trailer, Nov. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 28, 2025$24,250
1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTAMecum, May 13, 2025MecumMay 13, 2025$13,500
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTACars & Bids, Nov. 6, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 6, 2026$26,000
1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTAMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$17,000
1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTABring a Trailer, Oct. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 8, 2025$11,000