Best Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Year to Buy
There is no single best Pontiac Firebird Trans Am year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 704 verified sales, the 1981 is the most affordable at $22,091. The 1979 trades most often (224 verified sales). The 1969 has held its value best, now worth 52 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 12 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Nov 2, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 12 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Firebird Trans Am | $15,300 | 55% | 3 · too few to rank | 15 |
| 2001 Firebird Trans Am | $13,600 | 49% | 1 · too few to rank | 5 |
| 1996 Firebird Trans Am | $17,675No sale since Jun 2023 | 91% | 2 · too few to rank | 4 |
| 1995 Firebird Trans Am | $14,820No sale since Nov 2023 | 76% | 7 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1991 Firebird Trans Am | $20,310No sale since Jul 2023 | 88% | 4 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1989 Firebird Trans Am | $27,500No comparable sale since Aug 2025 | 2× | 3 · too few to rank | 6 |
| 1988 Firebird Trans Am | $13,845 | 103% | 8 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1986 Firebird Trans Am | $21,580No sale since Oct 2025 | 180% | 8 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1985 Firebird Trans Am | $22,658 | 2.1× | 11 | 2 |
| 1984 Firebird Trans Am | $22,750 | 2.1× | 8 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1983 Firebird Trans Am | $12,760 | 128% | 5 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1982 Firebird Trans Am | $11,927No comparable sale since Jan 2025 | 123% | 1 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1981 Firebird Trans Am | $22,091 | 2.8× | 35 | 4 |
| 1980 Firebird Trans Am | $24,640No comparable sale since Jan 2026 | 3.3× | 25 | 10 |
| 1979 Firebird Trans Am | $29,259 | 4.7× | 224 | 36 |
| 1978 Firebird Trans Am | $34,366 | 5.8× | 100 | 8 |
| 1977 Firebird Trans Am | $37,700 | 7.6× | 62 | 8 |
| 1976 Firebird Trans Am | $27,875 | 5.6× | 61 | 3 |
| 1975 Firebird Trans Am | $29,970 | 6.3× | 30 | 6 |
| 1973 Firebird Trans Am | $43,520 | 10× | 26 | 3 |
| 1972 Firebird Trans Am | $70,734No sale since Oct 2025 | — | 6 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1971 Firebird Trans Am | $62,325 | 14× | 13 | 2 |
| 1970 Firebird Trans Am | $83,401 | 19× | 36 | 2 |
| 1969 Firebird Trans Am | $184,980 | 52× | 25 | 1 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Pontiac Firebird Trans Am year to buy?
There is no single best Pontiac Firebird Trans Am year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 704 verified sales, the 1981 is the most affordable at $22,091. The 1979 trades most often (224 verified sales). The 1969 has held its value best, now worth 52 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Pontiac Firebird Trans Am year is the cheapest?
The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $22,091. The most valuable is the 1969, at $184,980.
Which Pontiac Firebird Trans Am year holds its value best?
The 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is now worth 52 times its original MSRP of $3,556, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am worth?
Depending on the model year, a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is worth from $22,091 to $184,980 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Pontiac Firebird Trans Am year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.