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1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM 'GOLD RUSH' CUSTOM

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 18, 2009, offered with no reserve.

$33,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $30,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1993 to 2002
Version
Firebird Trans Am
VIN
2G2FV22G7W2200001
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

Above the middle half of 60 comparable sales, 58% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,688 to $19,000
Median$14,103
Sales behind it60Likely

From 60 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (Firebird 1993 to 2002) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,688 and $19,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1998 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, July 22, 2026MecumJuly 22, 2026$14,000
1998 Pontiac Trans Am ConvertibleMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$24,000
1998 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, March 18, 2026MecumMarch 18, 2026$14,000
1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM VIN 001 CUSTOM COUPE "GOLD RUSH"Barrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2026$62,000
Modified 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2025$23,750
1998 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$19,000
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe #00001 “GM Project Gold Rush” 6.3L 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 7, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 7, 2025$60,000
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans AmCars & Bids, Aug. 12, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 12, 2026$12,500

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 18, 2009Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$33,000
Jan. 7, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$60,000
Jan. 23, 2026SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$68,200
Aug. 28, 2026Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$58,666 high bid