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1973 Pontiac Trans Am

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Feb. 17, 2008.

$148,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $135,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1973
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
Version
Firebird Trans Am
Chassis
2V87X3N138930

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 273 comparable sales, 170% over its top.

Middle half of sales$25,750 to $50,000
Median$37,000
Sales behind it273Likely

From 273 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (Firebird 1970 to 1981) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $25,750 and $50,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455Bring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$39,250
1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$49,500
1973 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$75,000
1973 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AMBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 12, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 12, 2026$50,000
1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455Bring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2025$59,000
1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455Bring a Trailer, March 27, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 27, 2025$55,000
1973 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2025$56,000
1973 Pontiac Trans Am CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2025MecumJan. 14, 2025$45,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Feb. 17, 2008Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$148,500
Jan. 25, 2025SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$183,700