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What is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am worth?

What is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am worth?

Today, according to Hagerty, the industry-leading collector car insurer, the median value for a 1970-1981 Pontiac Trans Am in #3 (or “good”) condition is just over $30,000, and my particular car is now worth about $21,000.

How much does a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am cost?

Where a 1980-1981 Turbo Trans Am could be had in mint condition for well under $10,000 not too long ago, now that is no longer the case. These cars are beginning to skyrocket in value just like previous Trans Am models so they present great future return on investible potential.

How did the Pontiac Trans Am get its name?

Named for the Sports Car Club of America’s popular “Trans Am” racing series, the model cost Pontiac a $5.00 royalty for every Trans Am it sold. It didn’t add up to much at first, but in 1970, Pontiac redesigned the Firebird, along with the Trans Am, and its second generation would go on to sell in huge numbers.

When did the Pontiac Trans Am tenth anniversary edition come out?

In 1979, Pontiac sold the most Trans Ams ever, about 117,000. That’s nearly 60 times the number it sold in 1971. Exactly 7500 of those were Trans Am Tenth Anniversary Edition models. Very popular with collectors today, these silver Trans Ams feature special graphics, new finned turbo wheels, and a wild silver leather interior.

How much is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird worth?

**Figure based on a stock 1981 Pontiac Firebird valued at $7,700 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.

What did the 1981 Pontiac Trans Am look like?

Also included on the NASCAR edition were large white lettering which spelled “PONTIAC” on the top of the windshield to give the car an authentic pace car look. The NASCAR edition was an exact replica of the Trans Am that paced the 1981 Daytona 500 race – even the official Pace Car related decals were all there.

Are there any 1979 Pontiac Trans Am cars for sale?

Check out these emerging classics for sale on Autotrader. 1979 Trans am, 95% original. The radio has been swapped for a Ken wood CD player, 40seroes flow master exhaust, rear air shocks, and Cragar rims ( I have the original rims put up in the cragar boxe… More Info › 1979 403 Trans Am. Original motor.

In 1979, Pontiac sold the most Trans Ams ever, about 117,000. That’s nearly 60 times the number it sold in 1971. Exactly 7500 of those were Trans Am Tenth Anniversary Edition models. Very popular with collectors today, these silver Trans Ams feature special graphics, new finned turbo wheels, and a wild silver leather interior.

What was the LG4 option on the 1981 Trans Am?

The LG4 may have been a delete option on the 1981 Trans Am, however it sold in much higher numbers than you would expect, 6,858 were sold which was about 20% of 1981 Trans Am production. It showed there were still buyers out there who wanted a manual transmission equipped Trans Am.

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Ruth Doyle