1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

2dr Hardtop Coupe

8-cyl. 350cid/160hp 2bbl

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

$15,300 CAD*

+4.1%
#4 Fair condition#4 Fair
Value Graph07/2410/2401/25$5k$10k$15kApr 2025
Pricing adjustments
-30% for 6-cyl.
Adjustments are in USD
-30% for 6-cyl.
Adjustments are in USD

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1970-1981 Pontiac Firebird stats
Highest sale
$632,214 CAD
Lowest sale
$703 CAD
Most recent sale
$70,156 CAD
Sales
3474

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Model overview

Model description

The 1976 Pontiac Firebird received integrated front and rear bumpers, streamlining the basic form to be more angular and aggressive. The gamble to keep marketing muscle after it had effectively disappeared was paying off and Firebird recorded 110,775 sales, only three years after it was nearly canceled. This would be the last year of the 455-cid V-8, and 1976 saw the first version of the package made famous by Smokey and the Bandit.

Prices climbed again and the base 1976 Firebird started at $3905, attracting 21,106 buyers. The luxury Esprit started at $4161 (22,252 sold). The Formula cost $4565 (20,613 sold) and featured a striking yellow-over-black paint job, full-length console, white letter tires, and steel hood with twin scoops. The Trans Am was priced from $4987 and constituted half of all Firebird sales. Base engine was the 400 V-8 and 37,015 buyers ordered that, while 7099 chose the 455 V-8.

Another 1628 buyers chose the black and gold Trans Am Limited Edition with the 400 V-8 and 319 enthusiasts picked the 455 V-8 with a 4-speed. Top of the collectible heap were the 533 buyers who chose the Limited T-Top with a 400 V-8 and the exclusive 110 who ordered the T-Top with a 455 V-8 and a 4-speed.

On the engine front, the base V-8 was a 160-bhp 350-cid V-8 or the 165-bhp 4-barrel 350. The 400-cid V-8 developed 170 bhp with a 2-barrel carburetor and 185 bhp with a 4-barrel. The 200-bhp 455-cid V-8 cost an extra $125 but bore no relation to the vaunted SD-455 of years past.

Standard equipment on the 1976 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.

Vehicle specifications

  • Vehicle Length196.8 in
  • Wheelbase - Inches108.1 in

Equipment

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

Equipment

Standard

  • Transmission3-Speed Manual Transmission
  • BrakesFront Disc Brakes
  • 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 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit can vary greatly depending on its condition, mileage, options, and history. Typically, you can expect to pay around $10,700 USD for a 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit in good condition with average spec.

The highest selling price of a 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit at auction over the last three years was $33,949 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 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit at auction over the last three years was $33,949 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 1 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprits sold at public auction.

The most recent auction sale of a 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit was $33,949 CAD on June 25, 2022 by Bring a Trailer.

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.

All prices shown here are representative of stock condition vehicles only and based on various data sources, as detailed in About Our Prices. Value adjustments for optional equipment are in U.S. dollars. More information on how forecast models are calculated can be found on Forecasted Values page. For additional information and a complete description of benefits, visit hagerty.CA/legal. Purchase of insurance not required for membership in HDC. Hagerty, Hagerty Valuation Tools & Hagerty Drivers Club are registered trademarks of the Hagerty Group LLC, ©2025 The Hagerty Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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