How to Find the Value of a 1978 Firebird

Knowing how much a car is worth is helpful when buying, selling, or trading it in. Doing a little research on a vehicle will ensure you won't overpay when buying and you won't get ripped off when selling or trading. Finding the value for a 1978 Firebird can be tricky because some catalogs and websites usually list values for only newer vehicles. Knowing how to find the value of a classic car will get you well on your way to selling or buying without a hassle.

Instructions

1

Determine the the condition of the car. A car in mint condition will have a much greater value than a car that is rusty and doesn't run. Is it in excellent, good, fair, or poor condition? Excellent condition means a car is in mint condition. Good means the car has very few scratches or marks. A car in fair condition has scratches, dents, and minor interior damage but still runs. Poor condition means the car has major interior and exterior damage and may not run at all.

2

Look up the car in a Kelley Blue Book, which can be found at any book store (see Resources).

3

Look up your car's value on nadaguides.com (see Resources). On the "Classic Cars" page, click on "Get a Price" and then click on the muscle car icon. Choose the correct year, make, and model to find the value of a 1978 Pontiac Firebird.