1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition has a current market value of $91,858 as of Oct 1, 2026, based on 7 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 7 verified USD sales between $77,000 and $99,000. Based on US sales through Sep 29, 2026. 5 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 7 verified auction sales for the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition, latest sale Sep 29, 2026. Value as of Oct 1, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | $91,000 | 31,000 mi | Manual |
| May 14, 2026 | $99,000 | 16,934 mi | Manual |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $84,000 | 56,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $77,000 | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2025 | $85,555 | 67,000 mi | — |
| Apr 14, 2025 | $98,500 | 84,000 mi | — |
| Jan 17, 2019 | $82,500 | — | Manual |
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How much is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition worth?
A 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition is worth approximately $91,858 as of Oct 1, 2026, based on 7 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 29, 2026. All 7 verified USD sales fall between $77,000 and $99,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition sell per year?
5 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 7 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition sales in total.
Are 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition 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 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition. 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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