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1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 25, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$12,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $11,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1980
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
Version
Firebird Formula
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
2V87WAN102131
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

Below the middle half of 32 comparable sales, 64% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$18,000 to $37,750
Median$28,500
Sales behind it32Likely

From 32 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Formula (Firebird 1970 to 1981) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,000 and $37,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1980 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, June 7, 2025MecumJune 7, 2025$15,000
1979 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, Sept. 22, 2026MecumSept. 22, 2026$7,800
1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula ProjectBring a Trailer, May 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 7, 2026$4,600
1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 31, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 31, 2026$30,750
1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 23, 2025$38,500
LM4-Powered 1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 19, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 19, 2025$25,500
1978 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, Dec. 6, 2024MecumDec. 6, 2024$18,000
1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula W72Bring a Trailer, July 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 20, 2026$28,000