1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM
1G2AX87T8BL121038
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Last listed by Altadena Auto Center
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1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM
VIN 1G2AX87T8BL121038
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1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM for sale near AltadenaCA
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Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altadena Auto Center | Altadena, CA 91001 | $25,900 | 96,899 mi | 2022-11-07 | 1423 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1G2AX87T8BL121038Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
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 $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 | 70 | $25,920 | 100% | 49,152 mi |
| 2001 | 29 | $27,899 | 108% | 52,706 mi |
| 2000 | 32 | $25,395 | 98% | 54,566 mi |
| 1999 | 39 | $27,000 | 104% | 62,309 mi |
| 1998 | 26 | $19,994 | 77% | 61,021 mi |
| 1997 | 43 | $17,900 | 69% | 80,771 mi |
| 1996 | 21 | $13,000 | 50% | 75,090 mi |
| 1995 | 36 | $14,450 | 56% | 66,439 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
