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1971 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 350

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 28, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$24,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $22,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
223871N111041
Condition
Excellent (2)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

Below the middle half of 474 comparable sales, 21% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$26,563 to $57,000
Median$38,015
Sales behind it474Likely

From 474 sales of the Pontiac Firebird 1970 to 1981 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $26,563 and $57,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400Bring a Trailer, Nov. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 7, 2026$37,500
1971 Pontiac FirebirdMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$25,000
1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455Bring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 4, 2026$53,250
One-Family-Owned 1971 Pontiac Firebird 350Bring a Trailer, May 15, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 15, 2026$20,000
1971 Pontiac Firebird FormulaMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$44,000
1971 Pontiac Firebird CoupeMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$55,000
1971 Pontiac Firebird CustomMecum, March 18, 2025MecumMarch 18, 2025$65,000
1970 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$98,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 25, 2023SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$27,500
Jan. 28, 2024Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$24,200