Best Pontiac Firebird Year to Buy
There is no single best Pontiac Firebird year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 394 verified sales, the 1979 is the most affordable at $19,305. The 1969 trades most often (155 verified sales). The 1974 has held its value best, worth 16 times its original MSRP. No comparable sale since Apr 25, 2025, so the 1974's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 6 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 22, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 6 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Pontiac Firebird Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Firebird | $17,600No sale since May 2018 | 96% | 1 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1999 Firebird | $13,750No comparable sale since Jan 2013 | 76% | 1 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1998 Firebird | $17,160No sale since May 2024 | 100% | 5 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1997 Firebird | $18,039 | 116% | 4 · too few to rank | 6 |
| 1995 Firebird | $11,000No comparable sale since Jul 2019 | 86% | 2 · too few to rank | 8 |
| 1992 Firebird | $10,405No sale since Nov 2025 | 82% | 3 · too few to rank | 7 |
| 1990 Firebird | $22,000No comparable sale since Jan 2023 | 173% | 1 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1989 Firebird | $24,350No sale since May 2024 | 191% | 2 · too few to rank | 6 |
| 1988 Firebird | $14,455No sale since Sep 2025 | 113% | 5 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1987 Firebird | $20,268No sale since Jul 2025 | 159% | 4 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1986 Firebird | $14,795 | 159% | 2 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1985 Firebird | $11,312No sale since Oct 2025 | 129% | 3 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1984 Firebird | $11,550No comparable sale since Jan 2026 | 2.2× | 1 · too few to rank | 4 |
| 1979 Firebird | $19,305 | 3.7× | 34 | 24 |
| 1976 Firebird | $34,073No comparable sale since Jan 2022 | 6.5× | 11 | 8 |
| 1974 Firebird | $46,640No comparable sale since Apr 2025 | 16× | 38 | 8 |
| 1973 Firebird | $33,900No comparable sale since Sep 2015 | 12× | 2 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1972 Firebird | $41,944 | 15× | 25 | 2 |
| 1970 Firebird | $52,965No comparable sale since Jul 2024 | 19× | 2 · too few to rank | 5 |
| 1969 Firebird | $38,182 | 13× | 155 | 27 |
| 1967 Firebird | $33,359 | 13× | 93 | 26 |
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.
Which Firebird year is appreciating?
The table shows what each year is worth. Pro adds the direction: the live Value Signal for every year, how confident it is, a 1–5 year projection, and every sold price behind it. Collector adds the best months to buy and an estimated market-bottom date.
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Best Pontiac Firebird Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Pontiac Firebird year to buy?
There is no single best Pontiac Firebird year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 394 verified sales, the 1979 is the most affordable at $19,305. The 1969 trades most often (155 verified sales). The 1974 has held its value best, worth 16 times its original MSRP. No comparable sale since Apr 25, 2025, so the 1974's value may not reflect today's market. 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 year is the cheapest?
The 1979 Pontiac Firebird is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $19,305. The most valuable is the 1974, at $46,640. No comparable sale since Apr 25, 2025, so the 1974's value may not reflect today's market.
Which Pontiac Firebird year holds its value best?
The 1974 Pontiac Firebird is worth 16 times its original MSRP of $2,828, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares its DriveIndex value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Apr 25, 2025, so the 1974's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Pontiac Firebird worth?
Depending on the model year, a Pontiac Firebird is worth from $19,305 to $46,640 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 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.