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1989 Pontiac 20th Anniversary Trans Am

Sold at RM Sotheby's on April 26, 2009.

$24,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $22,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1982 to 1992
Version
Turbo Trans Am 20th Anniversary
VIN
1G5FW2176KL238668

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 28 comparable sales, 66% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$36,501 to $56,250
Median$42,000
Sales behind it28Likely

From 28 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am 20th Anniversary (Firebird 1982 to 1992) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $36,501 and $56,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1989 Pontiac Firebird 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am Pace CarBring a Trailer, Aug. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 13, 2026$45,050
1989 Pontiac Firebird 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans AmBring a Trailer, July 30, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 30, 2026$42,250
1989 Pontiac Firebird 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am Pace CarBring a Trailer, July 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2026$37,001
1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am 20th AnniversaryMecum, May 16, 2026MecumMay 16, 2026$60,000
1989 Pontiac Firebird 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans AmBring a Trailer, April 9, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 9, 2026$42,000
1989 Pontiac Firebird 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans AmBring a Trailer, March 12, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 12, 2026$33,200
1989 Pontiac Firebird 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans AmCars & Bids, Feb. 26, 2026Cars & BidsFeb. 26, 2026$33,250
1989 Pontiac Firebird 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am Pace CarPCARMARKET, Jan. 30, 2026PCARMARKETJan. 30, 2026$41,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 26, 2009Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$24,200
Jan. 16, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer6,000$90,000