As of May 2026, the Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) market has 728 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $38,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $22,500 and $59,900. Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) prices have decreased 7.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $41,500 to $38,500.
The typical Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) on the market has 58,825 miles. Listings spend an average of 165 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Pricing
A fair price for a Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) in May 2026 is between $22,500 and $59,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $7,900 to $89,500 across 728 active listings.
Price Distribution (728 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$7,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$22,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$38,000
Typical market price
75th
$59,900
Above average / premium
90th
$89,500
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $47,222, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
116
$59,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
52
$41,950
25,000 - 50,000 mi
87
$43,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
260
$34,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
66
$13,500
Over 150,000 mi
18
$15,000
Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Price Trends
Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) prices have decreased 7.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $38,500 across 76 sales, down from $41,500 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) prices are down 5.1% ($38,500 vs. $40,555 a year ago).
Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
77
$29,750
$35,555
2024-Q4
76
$33,400
$38,793
2025-Q1
75
$42,900
$51,676
2025-Q2
98
$40,555
$50,507
2025-Q3
107
$29,995
$36,078
2025-Q4
111
$39,000
$51,310
2026-Q1
91
$41,500
$54,724
2026-Q2
76
$38,500
$47,840
Best Value Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) by Model Year
The 1980 Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) offers the best value with a median price of $27,000 across 54 listings. The most expensive model year is 1971 at a median of $69,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1970
12
$46,995
$15,000
$94,995
1971
29
$69,900
$7,500
$179,900
1972
10
$65,500
$20,000
$98,998
1973
27
$60,000
$22,900
$379,900
1974
42
$42,995
$1,500
$126,998
1975
35
$27,995
$650
$108,000
1976
57
$43,995
$2,590
$83,000
1977
71
$49,000
$3,000
$199,900
1978
91
$35,995
$5,000
$249,988
1979
217
$34,788
$500
$232,485
1980
54
$27,000
$600
$79,983
1981
80
$34,500
$3,500
$99,500
Where to Buy a Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981)
The highest concentration of Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) listings is in MI with 83 active listings, followed by TX (71), FL (60), CA (42), IL (36).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $8,800, while NC has the highest at $76,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $68,195.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
83
$27,995
TX
71
$45,000
FL
60
$57,995
CA
42
$17,500
IL
36
$45,000
GA
26
$8,800
PA
20
$38,500
AZ
18
$16,877
CO
14
$31,900
NC
11
$76,995
Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Market Velocity
Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) listings spend an average of 165 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 87 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Fair price range: $22,500 to $59,900. The median is $38,000. Anything below $22,500 is a strong value; above $59,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) prices have dropped 7.2% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1980 model year has the lowest median price at $27,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 165 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 10 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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