1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Market Value & Price History
The 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has a current market value of $58,688 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 13 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2005 between $53,250 and $60,500. Based on US sales through Sep 4, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are listed for sale from $28,995 to $138,000.
Data: DriveIndex. 13 verified auction sales for the 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (12 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 4, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026
Recent 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | $53,250 | 6,400 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 22, 2026 | $110,000 | — | Manual |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $56,500 | 12,000 mi | — |
| Apr 19, 2024 | $38,500 | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $52,000 | 33,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 28, 2022 | $63,800 | — | Automatic |
| Oct 24, 2021 | $59,000 | 59,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 5, 2019 | $55,000 | — | Manual |
| May 11, 2017 | $70,400 | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2010 | $53,900 | — | Manual |
| Apr 10, 2009 | $60,500 | — | Manual |
| Apr 1, 2005 | $34,020 | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2004 | 13,643 CAD | — | — |
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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am by Year
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How much is a 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am worth?
A 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is worth approximately $58,688 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 13 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 4, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $53,250 and $60,500; the full verified range is $34,020 to $110,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am cost new?
The 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am carried an original MSRP of $4,595. Verified examples now trade around $58,688.
How much has the 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is worth about 1177% more than its original MSRP of $4,595, with verified examples now trading around $58,688. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 13 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sales in total.
Are 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 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 Trans Am. 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 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?
DriveIndex lists 2 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for sale, priced from $28,995 to $138,000 (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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