1979 Pontiac Firebird
Sold at RM Sotheby's on May 13, 2017, offered with no reserve.
$13,420Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $12,200, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1979
- Make and model
- Pontiac Firebird
- Generation
- Firebird 1970 to 1981
- Version
- Firebird 1970 to 1981 (base)
Against comparable sales
Below the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 91% under its bottom.
Middle half of sales$23,280 to $26,000
Median$25,000
Sales behind it5Likely
From 5 sales of the Pontiac Firebird 1970 to 1981 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $23,280 and $26,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Pontiac FirebirdBring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 4, 2026 | $23,280 |
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird CoupeMecum, Jan. 6, 2026 | Mecum | Jan. 6, 2026 | $11,000 |
| 1971 Pontiac FirebirdMecum, Oct. 24, 2026 | Mecum | Oct. 24, 2026 | $25,000 |
| 1971 Pontiac Firebird CoupeMecum, May 14, 2025 | Mecum | May 14, 2025 | $55,000 |
| 1970 Pontiac FirebirdMecum, June 6, 2026 | Mecum | June 6, 2026 | $26,000 |