1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has a current market value of $42,175, based on 69 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,890 to $104,500. 22 have sold in the past 12 months, and 3 are currently for sale from $149,900 to $199,900. Sold prices are down 6.1% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 69 verified auction sales for the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, latest sale Jul 10, 2026. Methodology
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $5,889.
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Recent 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | $69,500 | 893 mi |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $33,500 | 40,000 mi |
| May 14, 2026 | $99,000 | 16,934 mi |
| Apr 26, 2026 | $38,000 | 7,000 mi |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $38,500 | 58,000 mi |
| Mar 21, 2026 | $47,300 | 93,044 mi |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $26,950 | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $33,333 | 8,000 mi |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $84,000 | 56,000 mi |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $77,000 | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $38,500 | — |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $46,200 | — |
| Jan 18, 2026 | $60,500 | 5,394 mi |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $55,000 | 43,724 mi |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $38,500 | 52,483 mi |
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1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am worth?
The 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has a market value of approximately $42,175, based on 69 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,890 and $104,500.
How many 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sell per year?
22 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 69 sales in total.
Is the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am are down 6.1% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?
There are currently 3 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for sale, priced from $149,900 to $199,900. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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