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The 3rd generation Firebird brought 80s aerodynamic styling and V8 performance to the masses, immortalized by its 'Knight Rider' fame. It's an appreciating modern classic, with top-tier models like the GTA and Turbo Trans Am leading the market.
Find one with Spotter →Typical sold price of a Pontiac Firebird 3rd Gen ranges from $1,500 to $25,888, based on 1,008 sales tracked on Hypercars. 633 currently for sale.
The 3rd generation Pontiac Firebird, produced from 1982 to 1992, marked a radical departure from its predecessor with a focus on aerodynamics and modern design. Its wedge shape, pop-up headlights, and large glass hatchback defined 80s automotive style. The car's fame was cemented by the 1982 Trans Am's starring role as K.I.T.T. in the TV show 'Knight Rider', making it an instant icon.
Collectors are drawn to these cars for their strong 80s nostalgia, rear-wheel-drive V8 fun, and cultural significance. Early models featured carbureted or Cross-Fire Injection 305 V8s, but the later Tuned Port Injection (TPI) 305 and 350 engines are more desirable for their increased power and reliability. High-performance variants like the Trans Am GTA and the limited-production 1989 Turbo Trans Am (TTA) represent the peak of the model's performance and collectibility.
The market for 3rd gen Firebirds has matured, with an average price now over $22,000. While project cars can still be found for a few thousand dollars, pristine, low-mileage examples command strong prices. The market's high end, approaching $100,000, is reserved almost exclusively for the rare and powerful 1989 Turbo Trans Am, which used a Buick 3.8L turbocharged V6.
Prices range from $1,000 for project cars to over $96,500 for top-spec variants like the Turbo Trans Am.
1,008 Pontiac Firebird 3rd Gen vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 633 currently live. Sold prices range from $500 to $1,234,566.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
Based on 1,008 sales tracked on Hypercars, Pontiac Firebird 3rd Gen prices typically range from $1,500 to $25,888. There are 633 currently for sale.
There are 633 Pontiac Firebird 3rd Gen listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
