Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

1982 to 1992 · Coupe

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Shifty Estimate

$18,400

High confidence · $6K to $65K

25.0% over 12 months

Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026

Median · 12 mo: $17,600
Sales · 12 mo: 31
Original MSRP: $19,991Down 8% since new

Enthusiast

1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, sold Oct 2026

Sold$16,000 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

The market

Every recorded 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$16,000 · 50,000 mi · White

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Sold Bid to, not sold

91 sales · 26 unsoldmedian $18kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sales with photographs

Sold $38,000

1984 · Black · 14,000 mi

Oct 6, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $11,750

1983 · White with Dark Sand Gray Metallic lower body panels · 49,000 mi

Oct 1, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, sold Sep 2026

Sold $9,000

1983 · Two-tone white and gray · 27,000 mi

Sep 30, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $71,592

£53,000

1982 · black · 71,000 mi

Sep 13, 2026 · Car & Classic

UK sales ran 21% below US sales for the same models over 3 years.

Sold $11,000

1982 · BLACK

Sep 11, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson

Sold $5,250

1982 · Red/Black

Sep 3, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Every 1982 to 1992 Firebird

Sold prices, all years · Oct 16, 2026

Every 1982 to 1992 Firebird. Sold prices, all years · Oct 16, 2026
	Trans Am1982 to 1992	Formula1982 to 1992
Shifty Estimate	$18,400	$9,200Low confidence
Sold median	$15,87598 sales	$10,0258 sales
12-month move	Up 25.0%	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	None

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Specifications

Original MSRP: $19,991

Common questions

How much does a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am cost?

A 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am cost $19,991 new. Over the past 12 months, 31 have sold publicly at a median of $17,600. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $18,400. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $5,550 to $64,900, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $18,400, up 25.0% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 31 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am a good investment?

It has depreciated 8% against its $19,991 list price. Values are up 25.0% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,800 to $96,500, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Pontiac Firebird Trans Am have sold?

Shifty has 94 public sales of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am on file. The earliest was on Feb 26, 2020.

What has a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$16,000Oct 16, 2026White · 50,000 mi
$38,000Oct 6, 2026Black · 14,000 mi
$11,750Oct 1, 2026White with Dark Sand Gray Metallic lower body panels · 49,000 mi

About the 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The 1983-1985 Trans Am represents a fascinating transition period for Pontiac's flagship performance car. The 1983 model was actually a shortened 1982 due to production delays, making it quite rare. These third-generation cars introduced modern aerodynamics and fuel injection while maintaining the Trans Am's aggressive character. The base engine was a 305 V8, but the real prize was the available 5.0-liter H.O. V8 producing 190 horsepower, impressive for the era. The distinctive nose with integrated fog lamps and the classic screaming chicken hood decal maintained visual continuity with earlier Trans Ams. At nearly $20,000 new, these were serious money for the time. Today, clean examples are increasingly collectible as enthusiasts appreciate their role in keeping performance alive during the malaise era. The 1983's rarity makes it particularly desirable among Trans Am collectors.