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1971 Pontiac Firebird Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 14, 2025.

$60,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $55,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
Version
Firebird 1970 to 1981 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
224871L112004
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

Above the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 118% over its top.

Middle half of sales$20,210 to $25,250
Median$24,140
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 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 $20,210 and $25,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Pontiac FirebirdMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$25,000
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