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1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo GTA

Sold at RM Sotheby's on March 29, 2015, offered with no reserve.

$15,950Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $14,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1982 to 1992
Version
Trans Am GTA
VIN
1G5FW2175KL228357
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

Inside the middle half of 25 comparable sales.

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 GTACars & Bids, Nov. 6, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 6, 2026$26,000
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 Trans Am GTAMecum, Dec. 6, 2024MecumDec. 6, 2024$11,500
LS1-Powered 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 6, 2026$9,900

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 29, 2015Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$15,950
April 2, 2017SoldRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$18,000
July 11, 2025SoldMecumMecum$38,500