The Pontiac Fiero is one of the unsung heroes of the American 80s car scene. It doesn't get top billing at car shows around the country, but it offers a fun combination of composite body and mid engine handling in a stylish package...but it gets even better when you turn up the power. Find this 1988 Pontiac Fiero 3800SC offered for $2,000 in Ashley, IN via Craigslist. Tip from Eric B.
Produced from 1984-1988 the Pontiac Fiero actually had quite a bit of positives going for it - it was mid engined and used a advanced plastic body on frame design. It was available as a notchback and fastback body styles, the later called the GT, but I sorta dig the look of the notchback for its quirkiness.
Gone is the original 2.5 liter "tech IV" boat anchor and in its place is a HUGE boat anchor that should put out 240 horsepower from 3.8 liters and a supercharger. With a 5-speed manual gearbox, this should be a fun ride.
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Gone already, or I would be checking airfare to Indiana.
ReplyDeleteDang it, I already ordered the Murcielago kit for it!
DeleteMy late brother-in-law (who lived in Indiana) swapped a Buick 3.8 Turbo along with the entire front suspension cradle that it came with into the rear/mid section of his Fiero. I drove the car before it was dialed in and it was full of torque-filled fun. Still more of a straight line car than a twisty road car, but the package was pretty slick. Miss him, but I'd rather put a V8 in the back of a Corvair.
ReplyDeleteHuns, the suspension on the '88s is totally different than earlier Fieros.
ReplyDeleteReally makes a difference.
Superchargers made those 6's outperform stock Corvettes of the same vintage (which is why GM killed them).
-Stan
Too bad it's gone; that sounds like a fun ride. My DD is a Buick Regal with the same motor and a slushbox. In a lighter car with a 5 speed, that should really scoot.
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