1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has a current market value of $28,860, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $12,375 to $44,000. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are currently for sale from $24,995 to $27,000.
Data: DriveIndex. 15 verified auction sales for the 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, latest sale Jan 22, 2026. Methodology
1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $8,033.
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Recent 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | $44,000 | — |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $19,010 | 61,000 mi |
| May 12, 2025 | $22,200 | 19,000 mi |
| Apr 24, 2025 | $35,200 | — |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $17,001 | 60,000 mi |
| May 28, 2024 | $35,000 | 11,000 mi |
| Apr 18, 2024 | $27,500 | — |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $19,000 | 88,000 mi |
| Oct 28, 2023 | $21,250 | 22,000 mi |
| Sep 22, 2023 | $23,250 | 13,000 mi |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $24,750 | 53,000 mi |
| Jan 29, 2023 | $19,450 | 60,000 mi |
| May 2, 2022 | $27,500 | 49,000 mi |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $23,250 | 18,000 mi |
| May 8, 2014 | $12,375 | — |
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1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am worth?
The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has a market value of approximately $28,860, based on 15 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $12,375 and $44,000.
How many 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 sales in total.
Is the 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?
There are currently 2 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for sale, priced from $24,995 to $27,000. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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