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1971 Pontiac Firebird Custom

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 18, 2025.

$71,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $65,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Pontiac Firebird
Generation
Firebird 1970 to 1981
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
223871N600728
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 473 comparable sales, 14% over its top.

Middle half of sales$26,500 to $57,000
Median$38,000
Sales behind it473Likely

From 473 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 $26,500 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
1970 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$98,000
1970 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$68,000