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1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Sold at Cars & Bids on Sept. 24, 2025.

$15,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1982 to 1992
Version
Firebird 1982 to 1992 (base)
Miles shown
23,800
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G2FS218XJL225793
Title
Clean
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

Above the middle half of 15 comparable sales, 30% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,700 to $11,550
Median$9,150
Sales behind it15Likely

From 15 sales of the Pontiac Firebird 1982 to 1992 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,700 and $11,550.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1989 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$10,000
28k-Mile 1989 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Oct. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 13, 2026$18,500
1986 Pontiac FirebirdMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$13,000
1990 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2025$13,500
Single-Family-Owned 1989 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Jan. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 28, 2025$10,100
1991 Pontiac Firebird CoupeMecum, Jan. 8, 2025MecumJan. 8, 2025$7,250
1991 Pontiac Firebird FormulaBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2025$9,150
1992 Pontiac FirebirdBring a Trailer, Aug. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 6, 2025$6,600