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1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula Super Duty

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 15, 2026.

$88,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $80,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1973
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
Version
Firebird Formula
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
2U87X3N143805
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 32 comparable sales, 115% over its top.

Middle half of sales$17,500 to $37,125
Median$26,750
Sales behind it32Likely

From 32 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Formula (Firebird 1970 to 1981) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $17,500 and $37,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
455-Powered 1973 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Sept. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 26, 2026$56,500
1973 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$33,000
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350Bring a Trailer, May 1, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 1, 2025$37,000
1974 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$10,000
1974 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$24,000
1974 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, June 5, 2026MecumJune 5, 2026$13,000
1974 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$16,000
1974 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$35,000