Prancing Deer: 1972 Triumph Stag Custom

The Triumph Stag was a 2+2 convertible sports tourer designed by Giovanni Michelotti (known for his work on the Triumph Spitfire, GT6, TR4, Ferrari 250/340/375, Maserati 3500/5000, and BMW 2002...you get the idea) and produced by Triumph. Today's Stag has been de-bumpered and the result is a car that looks more mid 60s Lotus or Ferrari than something from Coventry and with the addition of a Chevy V8 (big upgrade over the small 3 liter Triumph V8...maybe not in terms of cool, but certainly torque and power). Find this 1972 Triumph Stag Custom offered for $5100 in Tampa, FL via Facebash Marketrace. Tip from David S. 

A Fiero By Any Other Name: 1985 Ferrari Kit Car by Corson Motors

It seems that many of the Porsche 365 Speedster replicas floating around on the street are of a quality to be almost indistinguishable from the real deal by anyone except a real Poooooooorsche aficionado. I'm not that guy, so I'm probably wrong half the time when I see a 365 convertible or a kit version...but the same doesn't go for a Ferrari kit car.  There is something about Ferrari kit cars that makes them instantly identified as a kit car...perhaps it is because the real Porsche 356 was just a re-bodied Beetle, so if you start with a Beetle it doesn't take much to get to a 356...but if you start with a Fiero, you've got a lotta time to get it to an Italian built Ferrari.  Find this 1985 Ferrari Kit Car by Corson Motors offered for $14,995 in Daytona Beach, FL via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Ferrari Power, Fiat Price: 2002 Maserati GT Coupé

I'm not usually someone who recommends buying a car that looks like it was pimped out using parts from the Pep Boys "krome" aisle...but what if that car had a Ferrari V8 and a 6-speed manual gearbox?  And at $10k this car should be worth it for the engine alone...but I dunno. Find this 2002 Maserati GT Coupé offered for $10,000 in Campbell, CA via craigslist. Tip from Matthew.

You Raise Me Up: 1984 Pontiac Fiero 4X4 Monster Ferrari

When people say, aim high...this what they are talking about.  This is the stuff of dreams, forget the James Webb Space Telescope, or the latest Trailer Swift album..this is your nirvana, the apple of your eye, the pea in the pod...it buts the eef in beef and the ding in pudding. When I am down, and, oh, my soul, so weary, when troubles come, and my heart burdened be, then, I am still and wait here in the silence, until you come and sit awhile with me, you raise me up, so I can stand on mountains, you raise me up to walk on stormy seas, I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raise me up to more than I can be. Find this 1984 Pontiac Fiero 4X4 Monster Ferrari here on eBay offered for $8900 buy-it-now or make-offer in Richmond, VA. Tip from Matt C.

Not a Ferrari Kit: 1975 Fiberfab Aztec 7 w/ Ford V6

I always find it interesting when a seller offers a car for sale on craigslist, but apparently has little idea of what kind of car he/she is actually selling.  The seller lists this as a "Ferrari" kit car, but there was no Ferrari that looked like this thing back in the day -- and the car is a Fiberfab Aztec 7, which was modeled to resemble Marchello Gandini's 1968 Paris Auto Show concept known as the Alfa Romeo Carabo...again...not a Ferrari.  It isn't a bad looking example of a Fiberfab kit and is probably worth the low asking price. Find this 1975 Fiberfab Aztec 7 w/ Ford V6 offered for $1500 in Woodcrest, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Not A Ferrari: 1976 Invader GT

I'm not sure if you could describe anything powered by an original Volkswagen flat-4 as "like a race car" ...but if add enough displacement, compression, and fuel into VW pancake, you MIGHT get something that'll sound like a race car backwards or forwards.  But does it really matter when the car looks this good standing still? Find this 1976 Invader GT offered for $5750 in Milwaukee, WI via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Poor Man's Dino: 1979 Kelmark GT Ferrari Kit

Let's face a basic truth. Kit cars aren't for everybody. For everybody who would ever consider owning a kit car, there are probably 50 people who wouldn't touch one..but that only makes them more exclusive and more special...right?  No. Oh.  Okay, well, I still think this would make one sweet daily driver and a much better alternative to a used Honda Corolla ST any day of the week. Find this 1979 Kelmark GT Ferrari Dino Kit offered for $6,500 in Vancouver, WA via craigslist.  Tip from Rock On!

Double Trouble: 1986 vs 1988 Ferrari 308 Mera Fiero Clones

Wow.  What are the chances?  We got a hot tip on a Fauxrarri 308 clone (that uses a Pontiac Fiero chassis and some Ferrarieqse body work) powered by a Caddy V8 and then another tip came through...and I thought...wow, must be the same car.  Nope.  TWO DIFFERENT CADDY POWERED FIERRARIS AT THE SAME TIME.  First up is this 1988 Ferrari 308 Clone offered for $15,450 in Virginia Beach, VA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Magic of Depreciation: 2002 Maserati Coupe

Italian Week continues on DT:  This next car comes as a tip from Matt C who writes: I was actually looking for a Biturbo as I figured that it would be in the DT price range... and instead I found a much better looking Maserati that probably will be way less expensive to maintain: A 2002 Coupe GT for just $16000! Or just one thoroughly worn out, 200,000 mile E36 chassis M3 more than the "Alpha Romero" I emailed earlier this week.  Find this 2002 Maserati Coupe offered for $16000 in Atlanta, GA via craigslist.

50% Off: Half of a 1981 Ferrari Mondial

I've known quite a few automotive enthusiasts who have casually tossed out the idea of owning a portion of some exotic sports car -- you won't drive a Ferrari every day, so why not split the cost of purchasing and maintaining it with another like minded car guy/gal. However, this next car is for the guy/gal who wants half a super car but doesn't like to share. Now, you can have your half a cake and eat it too!  Find this half of a 1981 Ferrari Mondial offered for $8000 in Orange County, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Northstar Fauxrari: 1988 Pontiac Mera

Another week, another Fiero...But wait, this is not your ordinary Fiero!  This one has a lot going for it: 88 suspension redesign, 32v Northstar V8 engine swap and it is a real Mera conversion which was actually sold through Pontiac dealers.  With the escalating prices of 308 Ferrari's this 300hp Mera presents a valid counterpoint for those with more modest means.  In terms of body kitted Fiero's, the Mera is at the top of the food chain.  Find this 1988 Pontiac Fiero for sale in Virginia Beach, VA for $13,840 via craigslist.  Tip from Fuel Truck.

Fake Dino: 1985 Pontiac Fiero Carter Roma Kit

This next idea should appeal to the lazy person out there -- what is the best kind of car to drive around covered in a coat of dirt/dust?  A work truck is one logical answer, but I think the better idea is to drive a fake Ferrari Dino kit car...because covered in dust...this might be mistaken for the real deal. Find this 1985 Pontiac Fiero Carter Roma Kit offered for $15,000 in Azusa, CA via craigslist. Tip from Sean.

So Many Pipes: 1986 Pontiac Fiero Ferrari Kit

The trick to pulling off a kit-car version of a Ferrari is to make something that is so obviously not a Ferrari that it is cool, or something that looks the part to fool 99% of the drivers on the road...this next car does a decent job of the latter, but you're gonna spend beaucoup bucks on chrome exhaust tip polish.  Find this 1986 Pontiac Fiero offered for $14,500 in Stockton, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

DT Trip Report: 2017 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

It doesn't matter what they call it...the Monterey Historics, the Rolex Motorsports Reunion, the Laguna Seca Monster Jam or the Bay Area Histrionics -- this is the ultimate car show.  It starts with the dirt parking lot, that is this ridiculous collection of million dollar exotics and classics parked on mole hits, and continues to the track that is alive with the sounds of classic combustion.  See the full photo album here.

Fiero In Yellow: 1980 Pontiac Fiero...ummm...Ferrari 308 GTBi Replica

Most of the Fierrari out in the wild are obviously kit cars and painted red...but this next example is a shade of LOOK AT ME yellow and shockingly Ferrariesque.  Find this 1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi Replica offered for $11,000 in Alhambra, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Rock On!

Mera...can? 1985 Pontiac Fiero Ferrari Kit

According to the guys on Fiero.net (that is a real site) the MERA (ALL CAPS!) was born in 1987 and sold as a dealer installed (or standalone) kit to transform your plebeian Fiero into a Ferrari 308 lookalike.  Today's Fiero doesn't appear to be an original Mera (haha...that sounds funny) but seems to be a good deal if it runs/drives well.  Find this 1985 Pontiac Fiero Ferrari Kit offered for $7,000 in SF Bay Area, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Runnnnnnnnnnnnn! 1988 Ferrari Mondial

Words and tip from Jeff G.  Remember that scene in the flick Minority Report, when one of the pre-cogs looks at the Tom Cruise character and screams, "RUUUUUUUUUUUNNN!!!!!"...!!?? That is exactly what one should do if ever considering buying this car. There are so many red flags here it makes the National Day ceremony in China look like a couple drunk guys waving beach towels they stole Wal-Mart... but hell, it's a Ferrari for $13,950 so why not.