1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

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Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 1978
Make: Pontiac
Model family: Firebird
Generation: 2nd Gen
Trim / Variant: Trans Am
Body: Coupe
Engine: 6.6L V-8
Transmission: AutomaticSeller reported
Exterior: Gold
Interior: Tan
VIN: 2W87Z8L143345

Seller-reported highlights

Condition

Original paint

Market

Comparable prices

Firebird Trans Am

Median sold

$41,800

183 sales · last 12 months

Sales over the last 12 months

Running medianMiddle half

248 records · 192 sold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Restomod

Restomod

60,026 mi · Blue · Automatic · Oct 17, 2026 · Exotic Car Trader

Automatic

Oct 17, 2026

Exotic Car Trader

Last ask

not a sale

1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Restomod

76,000 mi · Lucerne Blue · Manual · Oct 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 15, 2026

Bring a Trailer

High bid · not sold

—

1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455

1,827 mi · Buccaneer Red · Automatic · Oct 15, 2026 · Streetside Classics

Automatic

Oct 15, 2026

Streetside Classics

Last ask

not a sale

1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

45,927 mi · Red · Automatic · Oct 12, 2026 · Worldwide Vintage Autos

Automatic

Oct 12, 2026

Worldwide Vintage Autos

Last ask

not a sale

1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am W72 WS6

— · Starlight Black · Automatic · Oct 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 9, 2026

Bring a Trailer

+6% vs $41,800

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History

Sightings

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Upcoming auction
Mecum Dallas/Fort Worth Auction · Mecum
Oct 9, 2026, 1:39 AM UTC
Listed for sale
Auction · Mecum

1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Mecum · Live · Oct 9, 2026 · View auction on Mecum
Bidding Opens on the block on Oct 21, 2026

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Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 1978
Make: Pontiac
Model family: Firebird
Generation: 2nd Gen
Trim / Variant: Trans Am
Body: Coupe
Engine: 6.6L V-8
Transmission: AutomaticSeller reported
Exterior: Gold
Interior: Tan
VIN: 2W87Z8L143345

Seller-reported highlights

Condition

Original paint

Market

Comparable prices

Firebird Trans Am

Median sold

$41,800

183 sales · last 12 months

Sales over the last 12 months

Running medianMiddle half

248 records · 192 sold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Restomod

Restomod

60,026 mi · Blue · Automatic · Oct 17, 2026 · Exotic Car Trader

Automatic

Oct 17, 2026

Exotic Car Trader

Last ask

not a sale

1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Restomod

76,000 mi · Lucerne Blue · Manual · Oct 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 15, 2026

Bring a Trailer

High bid · not sold

—

1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455

1,827 mi · Buccaneer Red · Automatic · Oct 15, 2026 · Streetside Classics

Automatic

Oct 15, 2026

Streetside Classics

Last ask

not a sale

1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

45,927 mi · Red · Automatic · Oct 12, 2026 · Worldwide Vintage Autos

Automatic

Oct 12, 2026

Worldwide Vintage Autos

Last ask

not a sale

1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am W72 WS6

— · Starlight Black · Automatic · Oct 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 9, 2026

Bring a Trailer

+6% vs $41,800

View all market records →

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