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1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6: market value and price history

1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Market Value & Price History

The 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 has a market value of $32,273, based on 4 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 4 verified USD sales between $30,750 and $38,500. No sale since Mar 31, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.

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Market Value
$32,273
No sale since Mar 2026
Median Sale
$36,650
Price Range
$30,750 – $38,500
Auction Sales
4
Avg Mileage
52,750
Original MSRP
$6,500

Data: DriveIndex. 4 verified auction sales for the 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6, latest sale Mar 31, 2026. Methodology

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Recent 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Auction Results

SoldPriceMileageGearbox
Mar 31, 2026$30,75061,000 miManual
Nov 23, 2025$38,50035,000 mi—
May 19, 2024$36,50058,000 miManual
Jul 9, 2021$36,80057,000 miManual

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1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 worth?

A 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 is worth approximately $32,273, based on 4 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Mar 31, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. All 4 verified USD sales fall between $30,750 and $38,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.

How much did a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 cost new?

The 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 carried an original MSRP of $6,500. Its DriveIndex market value is $32,273. No sale since Mar 31, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.

How much has the 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 depreciated?

It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 is worth about 397% more than its original MSRP of $6,500, with a DriveIndex market value of $32,273. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Mar 31, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.

How many 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 sell per year?

2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 4 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 sales in total.

Are 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 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 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.

Where can I buy a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6?

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