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1974 PONTIAC FIREBIRD CUSTOM COUPE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 27, 2022, offered with no reserve.

$110,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $100,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1974
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
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 474 comparable sales, 75% over its top.

Middle half of sales$26,563 to $57,000
Median$38,015
Sales behind it474Likely

From 474 sales of the Pontiac Firebird 1970 to 1981 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $26,563 and $57,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1974 Pontiac Trans Am Super DutyMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$90,000
1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 15, 2025$112,500
Trans Am-Style 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 18, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 18, 2025$27,250
1974 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, March 22, 2025MecumMarch 22, 2025$22,000
1974 Pontiac Trans Am Super DutyMecum, March 21, 2025MecumMarch 21, 2025$102,500
1974 Pontiac Trans Am Super DutyMecum, Jan. 18, 2025MecumJan. 18, 2025$185,000
1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$49,500
1974 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$24,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

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