Misallocation

1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am Pace Car Edition

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 6, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$24,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $22,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
Version
Trans Am Turbo
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G2AX87T1BN118602
Condition
Good (3)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

Below the middle half of 12 comparable sales, 2% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$22,388 to $40,250
Median$30,250
Sales behind it12Likely

From 12 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo (Firebird 1970 to 1981) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $22,388 and $40,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans AmBring a Trailer, June 18, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 18, 2026$14,551
1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans AmMecum, March 17, 2026MecumMarch 17, 2026$12,500
1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am Pace Car EditionMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$28,000
1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans AmMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$25,000
1980 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am Indianapolis Pace Car EditionBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2026$32,500
1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am WS6Bring a Trailer, July 1, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 1, 2026$36,000
1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am SEMecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$45,000
1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans AmMecum, March 22, 2025MecumMarch 22, 2025$41,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Oct. 6, 2023Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$24,200
Nov. 11, 2023SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$28,000