1988 pontiac fiero car and driver

Its a mid engine sports car, meaning the engine is placed in front of the rear. The car is in its view this and other classic cars for sale at. Driver side headlight assembly with motor oem 1987 1988 pontiac fiero fits. Are you interested in a zero emissions commuter vehicle but you dont want to drive one of those cookie cutter oem models. Dec 17, 2015 the 19841988 pontiac fiero gt was the chevy corvair of the 1980s and economy car turned into a sports car. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. Over the course of its five year production run the fiero improved, and by the time this 1988 gt was built much of what was wrong with the car had been exorcised. Collectors today gravitate towards the v6 cars, and the 1988 models in particular due to their upgraded suspension. Would a 1988 pontiac fiero be a reliable daily driver.

Up for biddingis a 1988 pontiac fiero gt with a 2004 grand prix series iii 3. Would a 1988 pontiac fiero be a reliable daily driver nowadays. For sale mint condition 1988 pontiac fiero gt fastbacknaples, florida great condition fiero with ws6 factory performance package. The final year fiero was the typical recipe of gm finally getting all the details right and then deciding to kill the car. The deep side and lateral bolsters provide snug, exceptionally comfortable support for all driving conditions. The 1988 model is considered the most desired for many reasons. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. The lateintroduction 1986 gt used flying buttresses inset with glass to increase rear quarter visibility. In fact, the 80s american car scene was the only wild time when the fiero could have existed in the first place.

The most significant was a completely redesigned suspension to realize the full potential of the midengine layout. This 1988 pontiac fiero gt is from the fieros final production year, the undisputed technological pinnacle for the model. One with the preferred manual transmission is the way to go, such as this. Get the best deals on body kits for 1988 pontiac fiero when you shop the largest online selection at. Gateway classic cars of fort lauderdale is proud to offer this super clean 1988 pontiac fiero gt.

Pontiac fiero classics for sale classics on autotrader. The pontiac fiero still lives all over north america and many other countries even if it only lasted for four years, 1984 to 1988. Despite significant upgrades to the chassis, pontiac only sold 26,401 fieros in 1988, the car s last year on the market. Combines driver and passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 7 1988 fiero models nationwide. Pontiacs fiero still lingers out in the land of limbo in terms of finding favors with collectors, but the good news is that means decent project cars can still be found cheaply. The xr sport seat is cerullos most popular touring seat. Experimentation ran naked through the school hallways of car high school. The fiero was conceived as a two door, two seater with a lot of fun factor. Jan 15, 2019 pontiacs fiero still lingers out in the land of limbo in terms of finding favors with collectors, but the good news is that means decent project cars can still be found cheaply. Yet, the party was over in 1988 when fiero production ended, along with all hope for an american massproduced midengine car. The pontiac fiero only had a 5 year run from 1984 1988 and was designed to be the sports car fo. You can plug that data into a hp calculator and go from there.

After so much discussion with the heads of the general motors, the creator, hulki aldikacti, finally succeeded and started the production of the pontiac fiero. Revised suspension means that pontiacs mid engined sports car can now bear its name with pride. The 19841988 pontiac fiero gt was the chevy corvair of the 1980s and economy car turned into a sports car. In addition to the fiero, gm made the corvettescaring grand national. For gmc s15 8288 dorman autograde rear driver side door lock rod clip set fits. The pontiac fiero is a midengine sports car that was built by american automobile. O fallon, il 62269 1614 miles from you click for phone 1988 pontiac fiero gt. The fiero 2m4 twoseat, midengine, fourcylinder was on car and driver. The fiero was designed as a sports car and was first twoseater pontiac since the 1926 to 1938 coupes, and the first, massproduced midengine. This type of car would be stored in a climate regulated facility. The fiero became the first 4cylinder car to pace the 500 since a stoddarddayton paced the 1914 race.

It has been my daily driver since and in 2006we had professionallyinstalled the new 3. I really like the quirkiness of the car, as its nothing some you really see on the road that often. The pontiac fiero was a misunderstood, misfit love letter. The car has been in the family for theover 18 years. Pontiac fiero 1988, cpa2001 euro series reclinable steel tubular frame racing seats by cipher auto. The fiero utilizes a rear midengine, rearwheeldrive layout with two petrol. For sale in our gateway classic cars of chicago showroom is this low mile 1988 pontiac fiero formula.

With the 1988 model year came a completely new suspension featuring. So i have the opprotunity to purchase this 1988 pontiac fiero as my first car. The fieros potential for performance was finally realized when pontiac delivered the v6powered gt in 1985. Mine was purchased new from the dealer and i am the only owner the car has had. The 1988 model year is the coveted year for fieros as it is the last year of the car and it is the only year that received the new suspension geometry in the rear that finally allowed the car to shine. The indy pace car replicas that were built in 1984, all of which were white with the same bodywork that would become standard on the gt in 1985. The pontiac fiero only had a 5 year run from 19841988 and was designed to be the sports car fo. Pontiacs general manager bill hoglund nominated john callies to drive the actual pace car at indy.

Unlike the 1986 and 1987 gts with their outdated flimsy suspension and brakes, the 88 got fatter swaybars, new arms and most impo. The pontiac fiero was a misunderstood, misfit love letter to. Gm wanted a fun and entry level sports car that could bring a younger crowd into the pontiac showrooms. The pontiac fiero is a midengine sports car that was built by american automobile manufacturer general motors from 1983 to 1988 for the 1984 to 1988 model years. It served as a daily driver for a couple of years before being converted in 1992 for scca events and show. Pontiac also unveiled the formula model as a performance companion to the gt model in 1988 for spirited drivers who wanted a less expensive. Gms first midengine car shares at least one thing with the new c8 corvette.

The fiero is a midengined sports car pontiac introduced in 1983. Find 1988 pontiac fieros for sale on oodle classifieds. General motors pontiac division built the fiero from 1983 to 1988. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1988 pontiac fiero and assess the current state of the classic car market.

The 19841988 pontiac fiero gt was the chevy corvair of the 1980s. Dec 28, 2015 yet, the party was over in 1988 when fiero production ended, along with all hope for an american massproduced midengine car. While the fiero often does not get the love it deserves, it was a truly groundbreaking car. Driverpassenger side seats, duallock sliders, carbon fiber polyurethane backing. Pontiac fiero the midengined 2 seat sports car with a. As it was originally conceived, the pontiac fiero was always meant to be a small twoseater sports car with a v6 engine and unique new suspension setup. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The 1986 fiero arrived on 12 september 1985, however, the gt model was not. It is one of just 6,848 fiero gts, the top trim level, that were built in 1988.

Revised suspension means that pontiac s mid engined sports car can now bear its name with pride. Developed to provide plenty of excitement for the driver as well as maintain an impressive gas mileage so the car could be a daily driver and not a 3rd car for the. When so lady smashed me and it was declared totaled the insurance company had a different opinion on its value. Nhtsa s 5star safety ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car.

This 1988 pontiac fiero gt is a welloptioned example with a ttop roof that represents the high watermark for the breed. Callies was the factorys lead engineer on both the pace car and imsa programs. Oct 16, 2009 1988 fiero formulafor sale at with test drive, driving sounds, and walk through video. Up for auction is a 1988 pontiac fiero gt that has been converted to electric drive. The fiero was designed by george milidrag and hulki aldikacti as a sports car. Approximately 15,880 fiero gts were produced for 1988, most of which have been turned into ferrari 308 replicas. It became a very nice car, says ceppos in retrospect.

The pontiac fiero only had a 5 year run from 19841988 and was designed to be the sports car for the masses. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Oct 19, 2019 despite significant upgrades to the chassis, pontiac only sold 26,401 fieros in 1988, the car s last year on the market. Second, the fiero was a victim of 80s american cars. You will definitely stand out as i have for the pastsix years in this ev.