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1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 14, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$33,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $30,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1982 to 1992
Version
Trans Am GTA
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G2FW218XKL209079
Condition
Excellent (2)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 24 comparable sales, 17% over its top.

Middle half of sales$11,375 to $25,625
Median$18,750
Sales behind it24Likely

From 24 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA (Firebird 1982 to 1992) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,375 and $25,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTABring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2026$42,000
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTABring a Trailer, March 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 7, 2026$27,300
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTABring a Trailer, Nov. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 28, 2025$24,250
1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTAMecum, May 13, 2025MecumMay 13, 2025$13,500
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTACars & Bids, Nov. 6, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 6, 2026$26,000
1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTAMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$17,000
1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTABring a Trailer, Oct. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 8, 2025$11,000
1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2025MecumJan. 14, 2025$18,000