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1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 8, 2026.

$11,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $10,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1982 to 1992
Version
Firebird 1982 to 1992 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G2FS2180KL236402
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 15 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$6,700 to $13,250
Median$9,150
Sales behind it15Likely

From 15 sales of the Pontiac Firebird 1982 to 1992 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,700 and $13,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
28k-Mile 1989 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Oct. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 13, 2026$18,500
Single-Family-Owned 1989 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Jan. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 28, 2025$10,100
1990 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2025$13,500
1988 Pontiac Firebird FormulaCars & Bids, Sept. 24, 2025Cars & BidsSept. 24, 2025$15,000
1990 Pontiac Firebird FormulaCars & Bids, Oct. 30, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 30, 2026$6,800
1991 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2025$9,150
1991 Pontiac Firebird CoupeMecum, Jan. 8, 2025MecumJan. 8, 2025$7,250
34-Years-Owned, 3k-Mile 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$60,000