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1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM PACE CAR

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 21, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$46,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $42,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1982 to 1992
Version
Firebird Trans Am
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G5FW2174KL246400
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 38 comparable sales, 96% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,438 to $21,438
Median$14,825
Sales behind it38Likely

From 38 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (Firebird 1982 to 1992) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,438 and $21,438.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1989 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car Edition CoupeMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$52,000
1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM TURBO INDY 500 PACE CARBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 20, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 20, 2025$50,000
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans AmBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 31, 2025$16,500
26k-Mile 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$13,750
1987 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM GTABarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$25,000
25-Years-Owned 1991 Pontiac Firebird Trans AmBring a Trailer, June 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 2, 2026$8,100
1988 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$34,000
1991 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2025$13,027

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 14, 2019SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$37,950
Jan. 21, 2026Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$46,200