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1982 Pontiac Trans Am Recaro

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 15, 2025.

$18,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $17,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1982
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1982 to 1992
Version
Firebird Trans Am
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G2AW8774CL532122
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

Inside the middle half of 38 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$10,438 to $24,313
Median$14,825
Sales behind it38Likely

From 38 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (Firebird 1982 to 1992) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,438 and $24,313.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1982 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM "KITT" RE-CREATIONBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$10,000
41-Years-Owned 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans AmBring a Trailer, Nov. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 21, 2025$5,500
1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans AmBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2025$31,500
1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Pace Car EditionBring a Trailer, Nov. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 2, 2026$15,250
1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 5.3L LS V8 SwapCars & Bids, Sept. 3, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 3, 2026$5,250
1982 Pontiac Trans Am CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$10,000
1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans AmBring a Trailer, Aug. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 8, 2025$5,250
1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans AmBring a Trailer, Jan. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 6, 2025$11,927