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1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Dec. 4, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$15,787Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
Version
Firebird Esprit
Chassis
2T87L8L115752
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 7 comparable sales, 16% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$18,250 to $26,500
Median$24,250
Sales behind it7Likely

From 7 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Esprit (Firebird 1970 to 1981) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,250 and $26,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Redbird 350Bring a Trailer, March 27, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 27, 2026$25,750
1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit RedbirdBring a Trailer, June 5, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 5, 2026$18,500
Single-Family-Owned 1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Yellowbird EditionBring a Trailer, Jan. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 16, 2025$11,100
Trans Am-Style 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 18, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 18, 2025$27,250
1973 Pontiac Firebird EspritBring a Trailer, Feb. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 21, 2026$18,000
400-Powered 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 19, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 19, 2025$34,000
21-Years-Owned 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 350 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2025$24,250