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1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 5.3L LS V8 Swap

Sold at Cars & Bids on Sept. 3, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$5,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1982
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1982 to 1992
Version
Firebird Trans Am
Miles shown
78,100
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1G2AW87H1CL557312
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
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 38 comparable sales, 125% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$11,794 to $24,313
Median$15,625
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 $11,794 and $24,313.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1982 Pontiac Trans Am CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$10,000
1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Edition 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 1, 2026$11,750
1982 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM "KITT" RE-CREATIONBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$10,000
41-Years-Owned 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans AmBring a Trailer, Nov. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 21, 2025$5,500
1983 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, May 13, 2025MecumMay 13, 2025$12,000
1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 EditionBring a Trailer, Feb. 19, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 19, 2025$14,077
1982 Pontiac Trans Am RecaroMecum, Jan. 15, 2025MecumJan. 15, 2025$17,000
1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans AmBring a Trailer, Aug. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 8, 2025$5,250