Misallocation

1998 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 9, 2026.

$26,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $24,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1993 to 2002
Version
Firebird Trans Am
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
2G2FV32GXW2232592
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 59 comparable sales, 31% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,625 to $18,289
Median$14,000
Sales behind it59Likely

From 59 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (Firebird 1993 to 2002) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,625 and $18,289.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1998 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, July 22, 2026MecumJuly 22, 2026$14,000
1998 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, March 18, 2026MecumMarch 18, 2026$14,000
1998 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$19,000
1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM WS6 CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$15,500
28-Years-Owned 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am CoupeBring a Trailer, June 21, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 21, 2026$10,000
1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM VIN 001 CUSTOM COUPE "GOLD RUSH"Barrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2026$62,000
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Nov. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 28, 2025$15,500
Modified 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2025$23,750

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 5, 2025Did not sellMecumMecum$15,000 high bid
April 9, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$26,400