1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

2dr Hardtop Coupe

8-cyl. 350cid/155hp 2bbl

#1 Concours condition#1 Concours
#2 Excellent condition#2 Excellent
#3 Good condition#3 Good

$13,900 CAD*

-6.1%
#4 Fair condition#4 Fair
Value Graph01/2404/2407/24$5k$10kOct 2024
Pricing adjustments
-20% for auto trans.
-30% for 6-cyl.
Adjustments are in USD
-20% for auto trans.
-30% for 6-cyl.
Adjustments are in USD

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1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hardtop Coupe Courtesy of Hagerty Media
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1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hardtop Coupe Courtesy of Hagerty Media
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1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hardtop Coupe Courtesy of Hagerty Media
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Model overview

Model description

The 1974 Pontiac Firebird received a hefty redesign, coincidental with 5-mph bumpers front and rear. The nose was now a one-piece “shovel” design with twin slanted grilles and the tail was lowered for the same sloping effect, with full-width taillights. The muscle car market was almost gone and the Firebird Trans Am was among the last real muscle cars left.

Firebird sales jumped 60 percent to 73,729 units. The 1974 Firebird offered four distinct lines – base hardtop, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. Prices rose sharply, with the base Firebird starting from $3335, Esprit from $3687, Formula from $3659, and Trans Am from $4446.

Standard equipment on the 1974 Trans Am included bucket seats, rally gauges with clock and tach, engine-turned dashboard, honeycomb mag wheels, front and rear spoilers, front and rear wheel opening flares, functional extractor on the front fenders, dual exhaust, shaker hood, and heavy duty 4-speed or automatic transmission. Flying in the face of contemporary thinking, the vaunted 455 Super Duty engine generated 290 net bhp and featured a stronger block, four-bolt main bearings, special cylinder heads and exhaust manifolds and a high-lift camshaft. Either the 250 bhp 455 V8 or 290 bhp SD-455 V8 could be ordered in the Trans Am.

A total of 26,372 buyers opted for the base Firebird, 22,583 bought the Esprit, 14,461 chose the Formula, 58 bought the Formula SD-455, 4664 chose the Trans Am with the 400-cid V-8, 4648 buyers chose the Trans Am with the 455-cid V-8, and 943 stepped up for the Trans Am SD-455.

Common add-ons for the 1974 Firebird included air-conditioning ($446), power disc brakes ($46), power steering ($105), power windows ($113), power door locks ($44), shaker hood ($84.26), functional hood scoops ($56) rally gauge cluster with clock ($46), rally gauge cluster with tachometer ($92), tilt steering ($45), console with bucket seats and floor shift ($57), cruise control ($58), remote control trunk lid ($15), rear spoiler ($113), AM/FM radio ($135), AM/FM stereo ($233), stereo tape player ($130), custom finned wheels ($50), Rally II wheels ($61-$87), vinyl roof ($72-$87), and honeycomb wheels ($123).

The 16 available exterior paint colors for the 1974 Pontiac Firebird included Cameo White (11), Regatta Blue (26), Admiralty Blue (29), Gulfmist Blue (36), Fernmist Green (40), Limefire Green (46), Pinehurst Green (49), Caramel Beige (50), Sunstorm Yellow (51), Denver Gold (53), Colonial Gold (55), Crestwood Brown (59), Ascot Silver (64), Fire Coral Bronze (66), Honduras Maroon (74), and Buccaneer Red (75).

Partly as a result of increased gas prices due to the oil crisis, Pontiac sales plunged almost 40 percent to 580,045 units. The division dropped to fifth place, just behind Oldsmobile. The GTO disappeared and would not reappear until 2004.

Vehicle specifications

  • Shipping Weight3540 lbs
  • Vehicle Length196 in
  • Wheelbase - Inches108 in

Equipment

  • StandardOptional
  • Transmission3-Speed Manual Transmission
  • BrakesFront Disc BrakesPower Front Disc Brakes
  • Power SteeringYes
  • TiresWhite Lettered Tires
  • Air ConditioningYes
  • Manual Cruise ControlSpeed Control
  • WindowsPower Windows
  • SeatsBucket Seats
  • TachometerYes

Equipment

Standard

  • Transmission3-Speed Manual Transmission
  • BrakesFront Disc Brakes
  • TiresWhite Lettered Tires
  • SeatsBucket Seats

Optional

  • BrakesPower Front Disc Brakes
  • Power SteeringYes
  • Air ConditioningYes
  • Manual Cruise ControlSpeed Control
  • WindowsPower Windows
  • TachometerYes
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Common Questions

The value of a 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit can vary greatly depending on its condition, mileage, options, and history. Typically, you can expect to pay around $10,300 USD for a 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit in good condition with average spec.

The highest selling price of a 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit at auction over the last three years was $139,832 CAD. The highest prices are usually reserved for rare or exceptionally well-maintained examples with desirable features or modifications and excellent history.

The lowest selling price of a 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit at auction over the last three years was $36,062 CAD. The lowest prices are usually paid for examples that have extensive maintenance needs, differ greatly from their original configuration, or have accident histories or title problems.

In the last three years there have been 3 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprits sold at public auction.

The most recent auction sale of a 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit was $36,062 CAD on November 08, 2024 by GAA Classic Cars.

Many factors can increase a car's value including excellent condition, exceptional originality, a recent restoration, low mileage, unique provenance, desirable options, popular or unique color choices, and excellent maintenance records. Upgrades and modifications that enhance performance or aesthetics can also add value.

Factors that can decrease a car's value include unusually high mileage, poor maintenance history, visible wear and tear, accidents or damage, title issues, and gaps in ownership history. Additionally, less popular color choices and extensive modifications that don't appeal to a broad audience can reduce value.

Mileage plays a significant role in a classic car’s value. Lower mileage usually increases value because it indicates a higher degree of originality, is rarer, and suggests less wear and tear. However, cars with exceptionally low mileage may also have maintenance needs due to lack of use. Whether someone should pay more for a vehicle with lower miles will depend on how they plan on using it, and the vehicle's specific condition.

The value of modified cars differs widely based on the type and quality of modifications. While some modifications can significantly increase value, especially performance enhancements and high-quality custom work, others may not add much or could even detract from the car’s value if they appeal to only a limited audience.

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