1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am has a current market value of $17,804 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2020 between $14,178 and $31,900. Based on US sales through Oct 7, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $79,900.
Data: DriveIndex. 10 verified auction sales for the 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am, latest sale Oct 7, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am Price History
The median 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am sold for $21,000 in 2024, against $31,900 in 2023. 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 | $21,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $31,900 | 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 Turbo Trans Am Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | $14,178 | 55,675 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $36,000 | 5,000 mi | — |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $21,000 | 54,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 17, 2024 | $22,000 | 92,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 24, 2024 | $10,000 | 89,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 11, 2023 | $28,000 | 28,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 24, 2023 | $45,500 | 11,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 26, 2023 | $31,900 | — | Automatic |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $26,500 | 71,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 24, 2020 | $12,669 | 70,000 mi | Automatic |
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1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am worth?
A 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am is worth approximately $17,804 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 7, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $14,178 and $31,900; the full verified range is $10,000 to $45,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am cost new?
The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am carried an original MSRP of $8,400. Verified examples now trade around $17,804.
How much has the 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am is worth about 112% more than its original MSRP of $8,400, with verified examples now trading around $17,804. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 10 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am sales in total.
Are 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo 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 Turbo 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 Turbo Trans Am?
DriveIndex lists 1 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am for sale, priced from $79,900 to $79,900 (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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