1979 Pontiac Firebird Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Pontiac Firebird has a current market value of $19,305 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 35 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2008 between $12,075 and $23,000. Based on US sales through Sep 4, 2026. 4 have sold in the past 12 months, and 18 are listed for sale from $16,577 to $79,997.
Data: DriveIndex. 35 verified auction sales for the 1979 Pontiac Firebird, latest sale Sep 4, 2026. Value as of Oct 14, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 13, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1979 Pontiac Firebird Price History
The median 1979 Pontiac Firebird sold for $18,500 in 2026, against $31,900 in 2014. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,500 | 3 |
| 2022 | $26,950 | 3 |
| 2017 | $13,420 | 7 |
| 2015 | $15,813 | 6 |
| 2014 | $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 1979 Pontiac Firebird Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | $23,280 | 19,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $18,500 | 39,000 mi | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $12,100 | 31,517 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $11,770 | 8,557 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 20, 2023 | $14,850 | 22,537 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 3, 2022 | $21,450 | — | Automatic |
| Dec 2, 2022 | $26,950 | — | Automatic |
| Jul 7, 2022 | $31,900 | — | Automatic |
| Oct 21, 2021 | $13,200 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 12, 2020 | $12,650 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 3, 2020 | $11,000 | — | Automatic |
| Dec 6, 2019 | $11,500 | — | Automatic |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $13,200 | — | Automatic |
| Sep 3, 2017 | $19,800 | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2017 | $13,200 | — | — |
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How much is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird worth?
A 1979 Pontiac Firebird is worth approximately $19,305 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 35 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 4, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $12,075 and $23,000; the full verified range is $10,670 to $35,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1979 Pontiac Firebird cost new?
The 1979 Pontiac Firebird carried an original MSRP of $5,260. Verified examples now trade around $19,305.
How much has the 1979 Pontiac Firebird depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Pontiac Firebird is worth about 267% more than its original MSRP of $5,260, with verified examples now trading around $19,305. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1979 Pontiac Firebird sell per year?
4 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 35 1979 Pontiac Firebird sales in total.
Are 1979 Pontiac Firebird 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 1979 Pontiac Firebird. 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 1979 Pontiac Firebird?
DriveIndex lists 18 1979 Pontiac Firebird for sale, priced from $16,577 to $79,997 (last checked Oct 13, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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