1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM
1G2AW87H3BL117820
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $9,955 above typical price
Statesville, NC
This 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM is listed at $57,900 with 8,735 miles in Statesville, NC.
Sold by AP Vintage Motors
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1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM
VIN 1G2AW87H3BL117820
Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 13, 2026This vehicle: $57,900 — $9,955 above the typical market price ($47,945)
Asking $57,900 · typical market price $47,945 · based on 4 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $2,000 (−3.3%) over 1 day.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1G2AW87H3BL117820, spanning 1 day.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Vintage Motors | Statesville, NC 28677 | $57,900 | 8,735 mi | 2026-06-30 | 21 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Vintage Motors | Statesville, NC 28677 | $57,900 | 8,735 mi | 2026-06-30 | 5 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1G2AW87H3BL117820- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1981 Pontiac Firebird likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1981 Pontiac Firebird has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026.
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EQUIPMENTCERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR…NHTSA campaign 07E088000
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SEAT BELTSON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS IN THE REAR SEATING POSITIONS CONTAIN FIRST LOCK POSITIONS WHICH WILL NOT LOCK WHEN USED BY SMALLER PASSENGERS.NHTSA campaign 81V060000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1981 Pontiac Firebird from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1981 Pontiac Firebird over the last 4 months — the market softened $310 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $33,758 |
| July 2026 | $28,248 |
| August 2026 | $27,975 |
| September 2026 | $33,448 |
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 58 | $25,920 | 100% | 52,352 mi |
| 2001 | 24 | $25,799 | 100% | 54,642 mi |
| 2000 | 28 | $24,894 | 96% | 58,158 mi |
| 1999 | 36 | $28,400 | 110% | 67,265 mi |
| 1998 | 26 | $20,246 | 78% | 61,035 mi |
| 1997 | 34 | $17,178 | 66% | 80,605 mi |
| 1996 | 20 | $14,450 | 56% | 76,832 mi |
| 1995 | 34 | $15,000 | 58% | 65,013 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
