1978 Pontiac Firebird
1978 Pontiac Firebird sold for a median of $38,500 over the last 12 months, based on 40 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $28,074 and $48,725. 250 currently for sale.
The 1978 Firebird's median auction sale of $38,500 sits below the 1977 figure of $54,750 and close to the 1979 mark of $36,200, placing it between those two years. Its middle half of sales runs from $26,900 to $53,250, against $28,612 to $80,675 for 1977 and $26,300 to $53,075 for 1979. The 1978 has recorded 104 auction sales over three years, with 249 currently for sale.
Within the year, the Firebird Trans Am 2nd Gen accounts for most of the activity, with 96 sales at a median of $38,500 and a middle range of $28,074 to $55,550. The Firebird 2nd Gen shows 7 sales at a median of $19,800, with a middle range of $17,793 to $23,875.
1978 Pontiac Firebird against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $31k | $26k–$39k | 29 | 103 |
| 1976 | $44k | $29k–$61k | 62 | 154 |
| 1977 | $55k | $29k–$81k | 97 | 198 |
| 1978 | $39k | $27k–$53k | 104 | 249 |
| 1979 | $36k | $26k–$53k | 233 | 578 |
| 1980 | $27k | $21k–$39k | 59 | 232 |
| 1981 | $28k | $20k–$35k | 51 | 225 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1978 Pontiac Firebird by version
- Firebird Trans Am 2nd Gen
- $39k median, 96 sales in 3 years, 123 for sale
- Firebird 2nd Gen
- $20k median, 7 sales in 3 years, 78 for sale
- Firebird Esprit 2nd Gen
- $31k median, 1 sale in 3 years, 9 for sale
- Firebird Formula 2nd Gen
- 0 sales in 3 years, 37 for sale
Recent 1978 Pontiac Firebird auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Oct 21, 2026, Mecum | $18,700 | 20,086 | Mecum |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Oct 21, 2026, Mecum | $31,900 | 47,982 | Mecum |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am W72 WS6 Oct 9, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $44,250 | 8,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Gold Special Edition Sep 30, 2026, Hagerty | $7,880 | 14,650 | Hagerty |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition Sep 29, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $91,000 | 31,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Sky Bird Sep 25, 2026, Hagerty | $31,000 | 57,500 | Hagerty |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Aug 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $26,000 | 65,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am W72 WS6 4-Speed Aug 18, 2026, Hagerty | $39,250 | 97,900 | Hagerty |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Aug 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $53,000 | 67,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Trans Am W72 400 4-Speed Jul 29, 2026, Low Miles No Miles | $45,000 | 26,103 | Low Miles No Miles |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Jul 24, 2026, Mecum | $41,800 | 86,368 | Mecum |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Trans Am SE Jul 24, 2026, Mecum | $69,300 | 3,299 | Mecum |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Jul 23, 2026, Mecum | $39,600 | 15,146 | Mecum |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Jul 10, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $75,000 | 900 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Jun 12, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $33,500 | 40,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
1,084 1978 Pontiac Firebird vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 250 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1978 Pontiac Firebird cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1978 Pontiac Firebird sold for a median of $38,500 across 40 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $28,074 and $48,725. There are 250 currently for sale.
How many 1978 Pontiac Firebird listings are for sale right now?
There are 250 1978 Pontiac Firebird listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.