As of November 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula is actually worth $24,000 (fair range $21,200 to $27,600). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 429 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 $39,900 — about 66% 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 November 2026, the Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula market has 751 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $39,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $25,000 and $59,995. Formula prices have increased 23.6% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $35,995 to $44,500.
The typical Formula on the market has 47,219 miles. Listings spend an average of 159 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Formula Pricing
A fair price for a Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula in November 2026 is between $25,000 and $59,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $15,000 to $89,000 across 751 active listings.
Price Distribution (751 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$15,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$25,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$39,900
Typical market price
75th
$59,995
Above average / premium
90th
$89,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $49,307, 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
152
$59,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
51
$40,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi
151
$42,998
50,000 - 100,000 mi
256
$36,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
59
$16,577
Over 150,000 mi
7
$15,495
Formula Price Trends
Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula prices have increased 23.6% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $44,500 across 77 sales, up from $35,995 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Formula prices are up 30.9% ($44,500 vs. $34,000 a year ago).
Formula Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q3
99
$28,000
$34,576
2025-Q4
148
$34,000
$46,131
2026-Q1
193
$39,900
$49,403
2026-Q2
271
$39,500
$44,827
2026-Q3
212
$35,995
$48,128
2026-Q4
77
$44,500
$55,591
Best Value Formula by Model Year
The 1981 Formula offers the best value with a median price of $27,541 across 72 listings. The most expensive model year is 1972 at a median of $59,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1970
30
$45,000
$12,000
$136,793
1971
18
$39,900
$9,500
$150,000
1972
9
$59,995
$26,600
$149,999
1973
29
$34,900
$10,000
$249,900
1974
42
$38,000
$9,000
$126,998
1975
48
$39,995
$8,895
$84,995
1976
50
$45,000
$8,000
$191,895
1977
79
$48,000
$10,495
$179,900
1978
102
$42,900
$8,000
$220,765
1979
209
$39,900
$3,125
$128,000
1980
62
$27,994
$9,500
$109,900
1981
72
$27,541
$8,500
$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 45,544 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
425 mi
1.77x
$42,375
4,347 mi
1.18x
$28,421
10,263 mi
1.25x
$30,051
21,424 mi
1.04x
$24,972
40,271 mi
1.00x
$24,054
63,506 mi
0.94x
$22,585
91,558 mi
0.77x
$18,587
124,026 mi
0.40x
$9,648
300,000 mi
0.31x
$7,521
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 425 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.77x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.31x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Formula Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
51%
volatile
68% over 125 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
51%
volatile
65% over 119 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
51%
volatile
59% over 107 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 MI with 89 active listings, followed by TX (65), FL (59), CA (57), IL (34).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CA at $24,950, while MA has the highest at $65,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $40,050.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
89
$32,900
TX
65
$52,220
FL
59
$45,000
CA
57
$24,950
IL
34
$45,000
PA
32
$45,000
GA
22
$40,000
TN
21
$48,000
OH
20
$39,800
MA
19
$65,000
Formula Market Velocity
Pontiac Firebird (1970-1981) Formula listings spend an average of 159 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.
Formula Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $25,000 to $59,995. The median is $39,900. Anything below $25,000 is a strong value; above $59,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Formula prices have risen 23.6% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1981 model year has the lowest median price at $27,541, making it the most accessible entry point into Formula ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 159 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 11 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
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