1978 PONTIAC FIREBIRD SKYBIRD ESPRIT COUPE
Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 13, 2009, offered with no reserve.
$9,350Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1978
- Make and model
- Pontiac Firebird
- Generation
- Firebird 1970 to 1981
- Version
- Firebird Esprit
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Chassis
- 2T87U8L127740
- 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
Below the middle half of 8 comparable sales, 105% under its bottom.
Middle half of sales$17,447 to $26,125
Median$21,375
Sales behind it8Likely
From 8 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Esprit (Firebird 1970 to 1981) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $17,447 and $26,125.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Redbird 350Bring a Trailer, March 27, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 27, 2026 | $25,750 |
| 1978 Pontiac Firebird EspritBring a Trailer, Dec. 4, 2024 | Bring a Trailer | Dec. 4, 2024 | $15,787 |
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit RedbirdBring a Trailer, June 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 5, 2026 | $18,500 |
| Single-Family-Owned 1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Yellowbird EditionBring a Trailer, Jan. 16, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Jan. 16, 2025 | $11,100 |
| 1973 Pontiac Firebird EspritBring a Trailer, Feb. 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Feb. 21, 2026 | $18,000 |
| Trans Am-Style 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 18, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | May 18, 2025 | $27,250 |
| 400-Powered 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 19, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | May 19, 2025 | $34,000 |
| 21-Years-Owned 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 350 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 17, 2025 | $24,250 |