---
title: "1979 Pontiac Sunbird - Auction Values"
description: "The 1979 Pontiac Sunbird typically sells for $2,200 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/pontiac/sunbird/year/1979"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Pontiac", "Sunbird", "1979", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1979 Pontiac Sunbird

## Direct Answer

The 1979 Pontiac Sunbird has a median recorded auction sale price of $2,200 USD, with observed prices from $2,200 to $2,200 across 1 year-specific sale in the last 12 months. This small sample is a reference, not a reliable estimate of the wider market.

## Summary

The 1979 Pontiac Sunbird typically sells around **$2,200** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1979 Pontiac Sunbird represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year typically sells at 55% below the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $2,200 places it below the broader Pontiac Sunbird market average of $4,850. Values for this year range from $2,200 to $2,200, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

## Data Limitations

Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. We do not add buyer premiums, taxes, or fees during normalization, but source-reported results may already include them. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.

## 1979 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $2,200
- **Price Range**: $2,200 - $2,200
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $4,850
- **25th Percentile**: $3,525
- **75th Percentile**: $6,175
- **Total Auctions**: 2

## Recent 1979 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-04-09 | $2,200 | 0 | N/A | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Pontiac Sunbird Years](/pontiac/sunbird)
- [Price History](/pontiac/sunbird/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/pontiac/sunbird/value-estimator)

## Data Sources

Data aggregated from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hemmings, AutoHunter, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Sotheby's Motorsport, Car & Classic, The Market, Broad Arrow, MB Market, Mecum Auctions, PistonHeads, Collecting Cars, Bonhams. Refreshed every 15 minutes.