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1971 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 22, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$110,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $100,000, 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
Version
Firebird Trans Am
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
228871N116882
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 272 comparable sales, 100% over its top.

Middle half of sales$25,688 to $50,000
Median$37,000
Sales behind it272Likely

From 272 sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (Firebird 1970 to 1981) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $25,688 and $50,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Pontiac Trans AmMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$53,000
1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 H.O. 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 16, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 16, 2025$120,000
1971 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM 455-HOBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2025$135,000
1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 HO 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 25, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 25, 2024$135,000
1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455Bring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 4, 2026$53,250
1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Ram Air III 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 18, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 18, 2026$98,500
1970 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III CoupeMecum, Jan. 10, 2026MecumJan. 10, 2026$90,000
1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed ExportBring a Trailer, Nov. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 24, 2025$56,500