1981 Pontiac Firebird
1981 Pontiac Firebird sold for a median of $28,984 over the last 12 months, based on 19 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $19,130 and $33,550. 226 currently for sale.
1981 Pontiac Firebird against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | $39k | $27k–$53k | 104 | 249 |
| 1979 | $36k | $26k–$53k | 233 | 578 |
| 1980 | $27k | $21k–$39k | 59 | 232 |
| 1981 | $28k | $20k–$35k | 51 | 225 |
| 1982 | $11k | $5.3k–$19k | 14 | 97 |
| 1983 | $13k | $9k–$16k | 17 | 77 |
| 1984 | $17k | $12k–$26k | 19 | 146 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1981 Pontiac Firebird by version
- Firebird Trans Am 2nd Gen
- $28k median, 48 sales in 3 years, 127 for sale
- Firebird 2nd Gen
- $21k median, 3 sales in 3 years, 81 for sale
- Firebird Esprit 2nd Gen
- 0 sales in 3 years, 1 for sale
- Firebird Formula 2nd Gen
- 0 sales in 3 years, 15 for sale
Recent 1981 Pontiac Firebird auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Oct 23, 2026, Collecting Cars | $28,984 | 69,000 | Collecting Cars |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Sep 11, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $55,000 | 28,888 | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Jul 24, 2026, Mecum | $27,500 | 2,787 | Mecum |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am WS6 Jul 1, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $36,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Daytona Pace Car Jun 25, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $22,550 | 47,214 | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am Daytona Pace Car Jun 19, 2026, Hagerty | $31,000 | 53,900 | Hagerty |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am Jun 18, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $17,000 | 61,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 27, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am May 27, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $13,250 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| May 10, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible May 10, 2026, Mecum | $19,250 | 62,894 | Mecum |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Apr 28, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $41,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Apr 14, 2026, eBay | $9,451 | 127,414 | eBay |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Mar 19, 2026, Mecum | $33,000 | 38,391 | Mecum |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am Mar 17, 2026, Mecum | $13,750 | 61,361 | Mecum |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 SE Jan 22, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $44,000 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Jan 14, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $19,010 | 61,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
713 1981 Pontiac Firebird vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 226 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 1981 Pontiac Firebird cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1981 Pontiac Firebird sold for a median of $28,984 across 19 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $19,130 and $33,550. There are 226 currently for sale.
How many 1981 Pontiac Firebird listings are for sale right now?
There are 226 1981 Pontiac Firebird listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.