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 334 verified sales, the 1999 is the most affordable at $11,183. The 1969 trades most often (70 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 16 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 8 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 today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Firebird | $24,043 | 120% | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 2001 Firebird | $15,009 | 80% | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 2000 Firebird | $15,661 | 86% | 5 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1999 Firebird | $11,183 | 62% | 16 | 6 |
| 1998 Firebird | $14,905 | 87% | 5 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1997 Firebird | $12,592 | 81% | 6 · too few to rank | 7 |
| 1995 Firebird | $15,790 | 124% | 3 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1992 Firebird | $12,760 | 100% | 8 · too few to rank | 9 |
| 1990 Firebird | $10,746 | 84% | 2 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1989 Firebird | $14,750 | 116% | 2 · too few to rank | 4 |
| 1988 Firebird | $12,290 | 96% | 4 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1987 Firebird | $17,014 | 133% | 5 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1986 Firebird | $14,300 | 154% | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 1985 Firebird | $16,433 | 188% | 3 · too few to rank | — |
| 1984 Firebird | $29,150 | 5.5× | 3 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1979 Firebird | $22,993 | 4.4× | 32 | 3 |
| 1976 Firebird | $25,019 | 4.8× | 7 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1974 Firebird | $44,000 | 16× | 37 | 5 |
| 1973 Firebird | $57,365 | 20× | 4 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1972 Firebird | $39,718 | 14× | 27 | 1 |
| 1970 Firebird | $31,865 | 11× | 12 | 1 |
| 1969 Firebird | $44,595 | 16× | 70 | 6 |
| 1968 Firebird | $42,925 | 15× | 18 | — |
| 1967 Firebird | $32,052 | 12× | 56 | 4 |
Value today is DriveIndex's current 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 right now?
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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 334 verified sales, the 1999 is the most affordable at $11,183. The 1969 trades most often (70 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 16 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Pontiac Firebird year is the cheapest?
The 1999 Pontiac Firebird is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $11,183. The most valuable is the 1969, at $44,595.
Which Pontiac Firebird year holds its value best?
The 1969 Pontiac Firebird is now worth 16 times its original MSRP of $2,831, 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 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Pontiac Firebird is worth from $11,183 to $44,595 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 today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.