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1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 3, 2024.

$17,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $16,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1982 to 1992
Version
Firebird 1982 to 1992 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G2FS21E2KL263980
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 16 comparable sales, 22% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,750 to $13,125
Median$9,575
Sales behind it16Likely

From 16 sales of the Pontiac Firebird 1982 to 1992 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,750 and $13,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
28k-Mile 1989 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Oct. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 13, 2026$18,500
1989 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$10,000
Single-Family-Owned 1989 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Jan. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 28, 2025$10,100
1990 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2025$13,500
1988 Pontiac Firebird FormulaCars & Bids, Sept. 24, 2025Cars & BidsSept. 24, 2025$15,000
1990 Pontiac Firebird FormulaCars & Bids, Oct. 30, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 30, 2026$6,800
1991 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2025$9,150
1991 Pontiac Firebird CoupeMecum, Jan. 8, 2025MecumJan. 8, 2025$7,250