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1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Limited Edition HardTop Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 2W87K9L177847
The Pontiac TransAm production began in 1969 and only a few hundred were sold that year. As the years progressed, the muscle car era and the days of the high-horsepower engine greatly digressed. Emission regulations, increase in oil prices, and increases in safety policy brought this glorious era to its knees. During this time, the popularity of the Trans Am steadily increased, thanks in-part to its relatively powerful engine, good handling, and styling. In 1977, Burt Reynolds' 'Smokey and the Bandit' was released and the car's place in history was secured.

A sub-series of the Firebird began by 1979, including the base Firebird, the luxurious Esprit, and the sporty Formula. The Trans Am still accounted for nearly half of total Firebird production.

This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is finished in Starlight Black. It was built at Pontiac's VanNuys, California plant and carried a price of $8,694.45 when new. It has the iconic Firebird hood decal, chrome exhaust splitters, and 'Snowflake' aluminum wheels. It is powered by a 403 cubic-inch Oldsmobile-built V8 engine capable of producing 185 horsepower. There is a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission and disc brakes in the front and drums in the rear. Other amenities include air conditioning, power steering, and tilt wheel.

In 2008, this vehicle was brought to the 2nd Annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions, where it was estimated to sell for $12,000-$18,000. Though there was no reserve, a high bid of $9,900 was enough to secure new ownership. The lot was sold

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2008

2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $12,000-USD $18,000 
Sale Price :
USD $9,900

1979 Pontiac Firebird Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Pontiac Firebird

(Data based on Model Year 1979 sales)
1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Chassis#: 2w87k9n116868
Sold for USD$39,600
  2024 Mecum : Indy Fall Special
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Chassis#: dr137847mo
Sold for USD$27,500
  2024 Mecum : Indy Fall Special
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Chassis#: 2w87k9l205256
Sold for USD$29,700
  2024 Mecum : Dallas
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Chassis#: 2w87k9n191946
Sold for USD$33,000
  2024 Mecum : Dallas
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Chassis#: dr137847m0
Sold for USD$23,100
  2024 Mecum : Dallas
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Chassis#: 2x87z9l177124
Sold for USD$41,800
  2024 Mecum : Dallas
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am Coupe
Chassis#: 2w87k9l104844
Sold for USD$24,200
  2024 Mecum : Dallas
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Chassis#: 2w87w9l187370
Sold for USD$27,500
  2024 Mecum : Dallas
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am SE
Chassis#: 2w87k9n187226
Sold for USD$49,500
  2024 Mecum : Harrisburg
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Chassis#: 2x87k9l177352
Sold for USD$69,300
  2024 Mecum : Harrisburg
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Chassis#: 2w87w9l187173
Sold for USD$36,300
  2024 Mecum : Harrisburg
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Chassis#: 2w87k9n121409
Sold for USD$28,050
  2024 Mecum : Indy
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am Coupe
Chassis#: 2w87k9n169637
Sold for USD$25,300
  2024 Mecum : Indy
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Chassis#: 2x87z9n163116
Sold for USD$38,500
  2024 Mecum : Indy
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Chassis#: 2x87z9l170100
Sold for USD$112,750
  2024 Mecum : Indy
 
1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#: 2S87Y9N168410
Sold for USD$13,200
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Chassis#: 2X87K9N156027
Sold for USD$62,700
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Chassis#: 2x87z9l169294
Sold for USD$52,800
  2024 Mecum : Houston
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Chassis#: 2w87z9l129735
Sold for USD$63,800
  2024 Mecum : Glendale
 
1979 Pontiac Trans Am SE
Chassis#: 2w87k9l195894
Sold for USD$74,800
  2024 Mecum : Glendale
 

Pontiac Firebirds That Failed To Sell At Auction

1979 Pontiac Firebird's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Coupe2x87k9n1529572024 Mecum : Indy Fall Special$22,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am2w87k9n1495232024 Mecum : Indy$17,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am2w87k9l1925762024 Mecum : Indy$15,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Coupe2x87k9n1529572024 Mecum : Indy$25,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am2w87k9l1418562024 Mecum : Kissimmee$44,000  
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans am2s87y9n1684102024 Mecum : Kissimmee$15,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary2x87z9l1701002024 Mecum : Kissimmee$100,000$200,000$250,000
1979 Pontiac Trans Am2w87z9l1340192024 Mecum : Kissimmee$40,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am2w87z9n1485452023 Mecum : Kansas City$55,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am SE2w87k9l1790532023 Mecum : Harrisburg$45,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary2x87k9l1610902023 Mecum : Harrisburg$110,000  
1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula2u87k9n1083112023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023$30,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am SE2w87z9n1147132023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023$85,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2023 Mecum : Glendale$40,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$90,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$85,000$125,000$150,000
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas$19,500  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2022 Mecum : Chicago$23,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2022 Mecum : Chicago$15,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2022 Mecum : Dallas$45,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2022 Mecum : Dallas$140,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2022 Mecum : Orlando$18,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2022 Mecum : Orlando$23,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 2022 Mecum Indy$30,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am Pro Touring 2022 Mecum Indy   
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2022 Mecum Indy$32,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee$40,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2021 Mecum : Kansas City$27,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am 2021 Mecum : Orlando$28,000  
1979 Pontiac Trans Am Silver Anniversary 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021$90,000$110,000$125,000

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