Misallocation

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Sold at RM Sotheby's on May 13, 2017.

$14,850Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $13,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

Photo: RM Sotheby's

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
Version
Firebird 1970 to 1981 (base)

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 72% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$23,280 to $26,000
Median$25,000
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the Pontiac Firebird 1970 to 1981 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $23,280 and $26,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1979 Pontiac FirebirdBring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 4, 2026$23,280
1979 Pontiac Firebird CoupeMecum, Jan. 6, 2026MecumJan. 6, 2026$11,000
1971 Pontiac FirebirdMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$25,000
1971 Pontiac Firebird CoupeMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$55,000
1970 Pontiac FirebirdMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$26,000