As of September 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula is actually worth $23,100 (fair range $20,300 to $25,900). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 393 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $42,500 — about 84% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula Market Summary
As of September 2026, the Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula market has 651 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $40,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $25,500 and $65,500. Formula prices have decreased 10.3% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $38,900 to $34,900.
The typical Formula on the market has 38,977 miles. Listings spend an average of 144 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Formula Pricing
A fair price for a Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula in September 2026 is between $25,500 and $65,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $14,900 to $94,991 across 651 active listings.
Price Distribution (651 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$14,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$25,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$40,000
Typical market price
75th
$65,500
Above average / premium
90th
$94,991
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $52,377, 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
156
$57,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
48
$54,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi
139
$45,999
50,000 - 100,000 mi
190
$36,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
45
$16,577
Over 150,000 mi
6
$15,495
Formula Price Trends
Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula prices have decreased 10.3% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $34,900 across 159 sales, down from $38,900 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Formula prices are up 24.6% ($34,900 vs. $28,000 a year ago).
Formula Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q1
10
$46,900
$46,463
2025-Q2
105
$40,000
$49,269
2025-Q3
119
$28,000
$34,887
2025-Q4
148
$34,000
$46,131
2026-Q1
192
$39,900
$49,140
2026-Q2
267
$38,900
$44,685
2026-Q3
159
$34,900
$46,099
Best Value Formula by Model Year
The 1980 Formula offers the best value with a median price of $29,991 across 57 listings. The most expensive model year is 1973 at a median of $86,991.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1970
18
$79,465
$16,500
$139,900
1971
13
$48,300
$25,000
$150,000
1972
13
$56,000
$5,500
$149,999
1973
26
$86,991
$2,500
$379,900
1974
51
$40,995
$7,000
$126,998
1975
41
$31,900
$3,250
$84,995
1976
45
$45,000
$6,800
$66,500
1977
65
$45,000
$3,000
$199,900
1978
107
$46,800
$4,000
$219,895
1979
135
$38,995
$2,500
$128,000
1980
57
$29,991
$7,000
$65,995
1981
76
$29,995
$5,000
$99,500
How Mileage Affects Formula Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 45,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
441 mi
1.79x
$41,421
4,331 mi
1.20x
$27,659
10,076 mi
1.21x
$28,032
21,708 mi
1.05x
$24,287
40,274 mi
1.00x
$23,079
63,738 mi
0.95x
$21,945
90,984 mi
0.80x
$18,388
124,026 mi
0.39x
$9,020
300,000 mi
0.33x
$7,584
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 441 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.79x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.33x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Formula Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
49%
volatile
66% over 124 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
51%
volatile
63% over 118 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
51%
volatile
59% over 106 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Formula
The highest concentration of Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula listings is in TX with 71 active listings, followed by MI (70), FL (49), CA (44), PA (39).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CA at $20,500, while NC has the highest at $57,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $37,400.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
71
$45,999
MI
70
$33,000
FL
49
$48,000
CA
44
$20,500
PA
39
$39,900
IL
37
$45,000
GA
27
$38,995
NY
17
$35,000
AZ
16
$54,995
SC
15
$37,533
Formula Market Velocity
Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula listings spend an average of 144 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 52 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Formula Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $25,500 to $65,500. The median is $40,000. Anything below $25,500 is a strong value; above $65,500 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Formula prices have dropped 10.3% 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 $29,991, making it the most accessible entry point into Formula ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 144 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.
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