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1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400: market value and price history

1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Market Value & Price History

The 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 has a current market value of $27,885 as of Nov 14, 2026, based on 5 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 5 verified USD sales between $19,800 and $37,500. Based on US sales through Nov 7, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.

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Market Value
$27,885
Sales through Nov 2026
Median Sale
$21,450
Price Range
$19,800 – $37,500
Auction Sales
5
Avg Mileage
85,000
Original MSRP
$3,445

Data: DriveIndex. 5 verified auction sales for the 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400, latest sale Nov 7, 2026. Value as of Nov 14, 2026. Methodology

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Recent 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Auction Results

SoldPriceMileageGearbox
Nov 7, 2026$37,50076,000 miAutomatic
Nov 23, 2024$33,00094,000 mi—
Jan 18, 2018$19,800—Automatic
Feb 21, 2014$20,475——
Nov 21, 2013$21,450—Automatic

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1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 worth?

A 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 is worth approximately $27,885 as of Nov 14, 2026, based on 5 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Nov 7, 2026. All 5 verified USD sales fall between $19,800 and $37,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.

How much did a 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 cost new?

The 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 carried an original MSRP of $3,445. Verified examples now trade around $27,885.

How much has the 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 depreciated?

It hasn't depreciated. The 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 is worth about 709% more than its original MSRP of $3,445, with verified examples now trading around $27,885. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.

How many 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 sell per year?

1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 5 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 sales in total.

Are 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?

There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.

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