Pontiac Trans Am 1973-1978
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 8 public sales of the Pontiac Trans Am 1973-1978. In the past 12 months, 4 sold at a median of $25,300. The Shifty Estimate for the Bandit Edition (1977) is $27,000.
Versions
About the Pontiac Trans Am 1973-1978
- Built
- 1973 to 1978
- Versions
- 2
- Body styles
- Coupe
- Engine
- Naturally Aspirated V8, 6.6L
- Power
- 200 to 310 hp
- 0 to 60
- 5.4 to 8 s
- Top speed
- 120 to 132 mph
The Pontiac Trans Am 1973-1978 was built from 1973 to 1978.
The Bandit Edition (1977), the most traded version: Smokey and the Bandit transformed the Trans Am from muscle car relic into cultural phenomenon, single-handedly reviving Pontiac's fortunes. The black and gold Special Edition became an instant icon, though the 200-horsepower Oldsmobile 403 V8 was a far cry from the SD-455's fury. What the Bandit Edition lacked in performance, it made up for in presence—the screaming chicken decal, T-tops, and distinctive livery created automotive theater. Burt Reynolds' charismatic performance made every kid want one, driving Trans Am sales from 17,000 to over 68,000 units. While not the rarest or fastest Trans Am, Bandit Editions hold unique cultural significance as the car that proved style could triumph over substance. Clean, original examples with T-tops and the Special Edition package command strong collector interest as nostalgia for the CB radio era continues growing.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Pontiac Trans Am 1973-1978 cost?
In the past 12 months, 4 sold at a median of $25,300. Half of the 8 most recent sales landed between $27,500 and $51,700. The Shifty Estimate is $27,000.
What is a Pontiac Trans Am 1973-1978 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Bandit Edition (1977) is $27,000. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive Pontiac Trans Am 1973-1978 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $173,600, for a 1974 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455 at Broad Arrow.
How many Pontiac Trans Am 1973-1978 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 8 public sales since July 2026. 4 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $23,100 on Jul 24, 2026.
Where do Pontiac Trans Am 1973-1978 examples sell?
Of the last 8 sales with a known venue, 6 were at Mecum Auctions. The rest: Broad Arrow (1) and Hemmings (1).
Where do Shifty's Pontiac Trans Am 1973-1978 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Pontiac Trans Am 1973-1978. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.