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LS1-Powered 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 6, 2026.

$9,900Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1982 to 1992
Version
Trans Am GTA
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1G2FW2181JL261831
Title
Clean
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

Below the middle half of 24 comparable sales, 31% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$13,000 to $26,325
Median$21,014
Sales behind it24Likely

From 24 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA (Firebird 1982 to 1992) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,000 and $26,325.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM GTA CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, April 17, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 17, 2026$23,000
1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTAMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$17,000
1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTABring a Trailer, Oct. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 8, 2025$11,000
1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2025MecumJan. 14, 2025$18,000
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTACars & Bids, Nov. 6, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 6, 2026$26,000
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTABring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2026$42,000
1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTABring a Trailer, May 13, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 13, 2026$22,527
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTABring a Trailer, March 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 7, 2026$27,300