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1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition: market value and price history

1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition Market Value & Price History

The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition has a market value of $41,750, based on 3 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 3 verified USD sales between $23,000 and $44,000. No sale since Jan 22, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.

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Market Value
$41,750
No sale since Jan 2026
Median Sale
$36,000
Price Range
$23,000 – $44,000
Auction Sales
3
Avg Mileage
51,000
Original MSRP
$12,257

Data: DriveIndex. 3 verified auction sales for the 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition, latest sale Jan 22, 2026. Methodology

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Recent 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition Auction Results

SoldPriceMileageGearbox
Jan 22, 2026$44,000—Automatic
Aug 14, 2025$36,00030,000 mi—
Mar 12, 2025$23,00072,000 miAutomatic

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1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition worth?

A 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition is worth approximately $41,750, based on 3 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Jan 22, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. All 3 verified USD sales fall between $23,000 and $44,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.

How much did a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition cost new?

The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition carried an original MSRP of $12,257. Its DriveIndex market value is $41,750. No sale since Jan 22, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.

How much has the 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition depreciated?

It hasn't depreciated. The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition is worth about 241% more than its original MSRP of $12,257, with a DriveIndex market value of $41,750. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Jan 22, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.

How many 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition sell per year?

1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 3 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Special Edition sales in total.

Are 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo 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 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo 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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