1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 16, 2026, offered with no reserve.
$176,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $160,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1979
- Make and model
- Pontiac Firebird
- Generation
- Firebird 1970 to 1981
- Version
- Trans Am 10th Anniversary
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Condition
- Excellent (2)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 36 comparable sales, 178% over its top.
Middle half of sales$30,000 to $57,500
Median$35,750
Sales behind it36Likely
From 36 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary (Firebird 1970 to 1981) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $30,000 and $57,500.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition WS6Bring a Trailer, Nov. 3, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 3, 2026 | $39,250 |
| 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th AnniversaryMecum, Sept. 22, 2026 | Mecum | Sept. 22, 2026 | $62,000 |
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 19, 2026 | $36,100 |
| 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th AnniversaryMecum, May 13, 2026 | Mecum | May 13, 2026 | $39,000 |
| 1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Jan. 24, 2026 | $70,000 |
| 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th AnniversaryMecum, July 25, 2025 | Mecum | July 25, 2025 | $49,000 |
| 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary CoupeMecum, June 7, 2025 | Mecum | June 7, 2025 | $72,000 |
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary EditionCars & Bids, May 23, 2025 | Cars & Bids | May 23, 2025 | $63,001 |