1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has a market value of $19,657, based on 34 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2010 between $17,001 and $33,000. No comparable sale since Jan 14, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 has sold in the past 12 months, and 5 are listed for sale from $27,000 to $64,983.
Data: DriveIndex. 34 verified auction sales for the 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, latest sale Jan 14, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Price History
The median 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sold for $23,250 in 2024, against $16,500 in 2010. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,250 | 4 |
| 2023 | $23,250 | 5 |
| 2021 | $34,100 | 3 |
| 2015 | $22,275 | 4 |
| 2013 | $15,950 | 3 |
| 2012 | $22,000 | 3 |
| 2010 | $16,500 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | $19,010 | 61,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 12, 2025 | $22,200 | 19,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $17,001 | 60,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 28, 2024 | $35,000 | 11,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 18, 2024 | $27,500 | — | — |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $19,000 | 88,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 28, 2023 | $21,250 | 22,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 22, 2023 | $23,250 | 13,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $24,750 | 53,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $63,800 | — | Manual |
| Jan 29, 2023 | $19,450 | 60,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 1, 2022 | $68,200 | — | Automatic |
| Sep 17, 2021 | $34,100 | — | Automatic |
| Jun 18, 2021 | $62,700 | — | Automatic |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $23,250 | 18,000 mi | Manual |
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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am by Year
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How much is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am worth?
A 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is worth approximately $19,657, based on 34 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Jan 14, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $17,001 and $33,000; the full verified range is $12,100 to $68,200. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am cost new?
The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am carried an original MSRP of $8,033. Its DriveIndex market value is $19,657. No comparable sale since Jan 14, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is worth about 145% more than its original MSRP of $8,033, with a DriveIndex market value of $19,657. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Jan 14, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 34 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sales in total.
Are 1981 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 1981 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 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?
DriveIndex lists 5 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for sale, priced from $27,000 to $64,983 (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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