1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM Limited
1G2AX87T3BN116348
Grand Rapids, MI
This 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM Limited is listed at $87,900 with 27,024 miles in Grand Rapids, MI.
Sold by GR Auto Gallery
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1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM Limited
VIN 1G2AX87T3BN116348
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1G2AX87T3BN116348, spanning 4 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR Auto Gallery | Grand Rapids, MI 49512 | $87,900 | 27,024 mi | 2026-08-22 | 22 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1G2AX87T3BN116348Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ 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 Pontiac Firebird over the last 4 months — the market softened $3,763 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $33,758 |
| July 2026 | $28,248 |
| August 2026 | $27,975 |
| September 2026 | $29,995 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM Limited (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | $19,900 | 3 | — |
| 1979 Mitsubishi Corvette | $22,400 | 2 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 67 | $31,995 | 100% | 43,100 mi |
| 2001 | 27 | $32,800 | 103% | 48,426 mi |
| 2000 | 33 | $23,967 | 75% | 60,236 mi |
| 1999 | 42 | $28,400 | 89% | 63,079 mi |
| 1998 | 20 | $20,749 | 65% | 58,322 mi |
| 1997 | 37 | $16,995 | 53% | 78,764 mi |
| 1996 | 20 | $17,220 | 54% | 64,194 mi |
| 1995 | 34 | $13,886 | 43% | 68,810 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
