1979 Pontiac Firebird
1979 Pontiac Firebird sold for a median of $37,950 over the last 12 months, based on 96 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $26,475 and $55,000. 580 currently for sale.
The 1979 Firebird sells close to the 1978 and above the 1980, with a median auction sale of $36,300 against a middle range of $26,425 to $53,625. Its 235 auction sales over three years are the most among the nearby years shown, and 580 are currently for sale. The Firebird Trans Am 2nd Gen accounts for nearly all of that activity, with 222 sales at a median of $37,400 and a middle range of $27,500 to $54,725. The Firebird 2nd Gen records 10 sales at a median of $27,015, between $13,975 and $38,000. Among the neighbouring years, the 1977 carries the highest median at $54,750, while the 1982 sits lowest at $11,463.
1979 Pontiac Firebird against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | $44k | $29k–$61k | 62 | 154 |
| 1977 | $55k | $29k–$81k | 97 | 200 |
| 1978 | $39k | $27k–$53k | 104 | 251 |
| 1979 | $36k | $26k–$54k | 235 | 580 |
| 1980 | $27k | $21k–$39k | 59 | 232 |
| 1981 | $28k | $20k–$35k | 51 | 228 |
| 1982 | $11k | $5.3k–$19k | 14 | 96 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1979 Pontiac Firebird by version
- Firebird Trans Am 2nd Gen
- $37k median, 222 sales in 3 years, 364 for sale
- Firebird 2nd Gen
- $27k median, 10 sales in 3 years, 141 for sale
- Firebird Esprit 2nd Gen
- $11k median, 2 sales in 3 years, 8 for sale
- Firebird Formula 2nd Gen
- $8.8k median, 1 sale in 3 years, 63 for sale
Recent 1979 Pontiac Firebird auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition WS6 Oct 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $39,750 | 97,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition WS6 Oct 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $83,500 | 421 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Oct 24, 2026, Mecum | $55,000 | 15,468 | Mecum |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Oct 24, 2026, Mecum | $45,100 | 9,970 | Mecum |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Oct 23, 2026, Mecum | $88,000 | 90 | Mecum |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Oct 23, 2026, Mecum | $39,600 | 29,606 | Mecum |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Oct 22, 2026, Mecum | $28,600 | 78,259 | Mecum |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Oct 22, 2026, Mecum | $25,300 | 3,072 | Mecum |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am SE Oct 12, 2026, eBay | $5,975 | 100,000 | eBay |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition Oct 7, 2026, Hagerty | $35,000 | 600 | Hagerty |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Sep 29, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $20,251 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Sep 26, 2026, Mecum | $71,500 | 15,240 | Mecum |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Sep 25, 2026, Mecum | $40,700 | 14,556 | Mecum |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Sep 24, 2026, Mecum | $27,500 | 27,477 | Mecum |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition Sep 22, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $27,600 | 86 | Bring a Trailer |
2,425 1979 Pontiac Firebird vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 580 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 1979 Pontiac Firebird cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1979 Pontiac Firebird sold for a median of $37,950 across 96 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $26,475 and $55,000. There are 580 currently for sale.
How many 1979 Pontiac Firebird listings are for sale right now?
There are 580 1979 Pontiac Firebird listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.