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1974 Pontiac Firebird

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 14, 2023.

$82,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $75,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1974
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
Version
Firebird 1970 to 1981 (base)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
2T87R4N121358
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 188% over its top.

Middle half of sales$23,280 to $26,000
Median$25,000
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the Pontiac Firebird 1970 to 1981 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $23,280 and $26,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Pontiac FirebirdMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$25,000
1971 Pontiac Firebird CoupeMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$55,000
1970 Pontiac FirebirdMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$26,000
1979 Pontiac FirebirdBring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 4, 2026$23,280
1979 Pontiac Firebird CoupeMecum, Jan. 6, 2026MecumJan. 6, 2026$11,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 27, 2022SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$110,000
Jan. 14, 2023Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$82,500