Pontiac Firebird

The Pontiac Firebird was General Motors's other F-body pony car, debuting alongside its Camaro cousin for 1967. Over four generations, the Firebird established its own identity with unique styling, Pontiac-specific engines, and performance packages like the legendary Trans Am. It consistently offered a more flamboyant alternative to the Camaro, securing a permanent place in pop culture, most famously with the 1977 Trans Am SE in "Smokey and the Bandit."

Collectors prize the Firebird for its brash American style and accessible performance. Early Ram Air models and the Super Duty 455 cars of the early 1970s represent the peak of the muscle era and command top dollar. Second-generation cars are iconic, while the final fourth-generation models with the LS1 V8 and WS6 Ram Air package offer modern performance and are increasingly collectible. The market is diverse, with project cars available for very little and six-figure prices for rare, documented examples.

The average sale price of around $32,000 shows a healthy market, but that number includes everything from base V6 models to coveted special editions. The Firebird's 35-year production run created a massive variety of trims and options. This allows buyers to enter the market at many different price points, from affordable drivers to serious investments.

Prices for the Pontiac Firebird range from $200 for project cars to $285,000 for concours-quality, high-performance editions.