1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula has a market value of $15,335, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2012 between $13,200 and $16,500. No sale since Jul 6, 2023, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 is listed for sale at $19,900.
Data: DriveIndex. 15 verified auction sales for the 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula, latest sale Jul 6, 2023. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026
1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula Price History
The median 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula sold for $15,950 in 2023, against $15,400 in 2014. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,950 | 4 |
| 2014 | $15,400 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | $15,400 | 71,042 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $14,500 | 80,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 16, 2023 | $16,500 | 71,038 mi | Automatic |
| May 14, 2023 | $27,500 | 52,100 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 29, 2020 | $11,550 | — | Manual |
| Jan 15, 2020 | $25,300 | — | Manual |
| Oct 20, 2017 | $14,300 | — | Automatic |
| Mar 24, 2017 | $16,500 | — | Manual |
| Sep 24, 2015 | $11,000 | — | Manual |
| Apr 24, 2015 | $12,650 | — | Automatic |
| Oct 10, 2014 | $11,000 | — | Automatic |
| May 14, 2014 | $15,400 | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2014 | $16,500 | — | Manual |
| Sep 26, 2013 | $13,200 | — | Manual |
| Mar 16, 2012 | $14,575 | — | — |
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How much is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula worth?
A 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula is worth approximately $15,335, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Jul 6, 2023, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,200 and $16,500; the full verified range is $11,000 to $27,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula cost new?
The 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula carried an original MSRP of $5,876. Its DriveIndex market value is $15,335. No sale since Jul 6, 2023, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula is worth about 161% more than its original MSRP of $5,876, with a DriveIndex market value of $15,335. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Jul 6, 2023, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 15 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula sales at auction.
Are 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 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. 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?
DriveIndex lists 1 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula for sale, priced from $19,900 to $19,900 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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