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1985 Pontiac Fiero GT
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1985 Pontiac Fiero GT
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Sexy and economical, the 85 edition Fiero was pivotal in the path of the breed.
Pontiac management had purposely downplayed the Fiero when in development and in the first year of production. They knew that it would be a hard sell to market the little two-seater as a sports car because GM and Chevrolet management were not about to let it compete with the Corvette, which was being re-introduced for '84 after a one-year lapse in production. As it had always been, the Corvette was hallowed ground to many GM executives, and the last thing they wanted was competition from within.
Instead, a different strategy would be implemented...Pontiac General Manager William Hoglund put the Fiero project in the very capable hands of Hulki Aldikacti, the brilliant Turkish-born engineer, who was also a very adept corporate politician. The pair would push the P-car's development and approval process through the GM hierarchy by branding it not as a sports car, but as a "commuter car" that just happened to be a two-seater. Later, after the model was established, Pontiac could roll out its true intentions and beef things up a bit. The plan worked, and Fiero production began in summer 1983.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- The Fiero utilises a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with a 2.8-liter six-cylinder unit with a three-speed automatic. It is a sporty-looking little car with very impressive mileage figures. The suspension is based on the chassis of the Chevrolet Chevette and uses a double wishbone design.
- Small, relatively light, and entertaining - it was very well accepted by customers and was praised it for its handling and affordable price.
- At 30+ years old, this Fiero is still very much a lovely car. With just over 100K miles on the clock, it still looks a very tidy car. The carpets are tidy and the seats are still firm and presentable. The internal plastics are still pretty tidy overall.
- It starts instantly at the first turn of a key and burbles happily as it rolls out of our show room.
- Nice paintwork on a straight body.
- Small and compact but compared to modern muscle cars, inside is actually quite roomy. Easy to see out of and no problem getting into and out of the passenger seat.
- Mechanically sound and reliable.
- Good entry 80's classic :)
A total of 370,168 Fieros of all types were sold over the course of five years.
The Fiero challenged US citizens to re-think everything about American cars. It was mid-engined. It had a small displacement 2.8L V6. The handling was darty. The diving position was not meant for hanging your arm out the window and ashing your Winston Salem. Keep both hands on the wheel! You need them to turn because there is no power steering. The Fiero was a love letter to small American back-roads.
Rare in New Zealand and a great alternative to an MR2 or the likes...all this car needs now is a new owner to use it, enjoy it and to love it. You perhaps?
Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered if sold in New Zealand.
TRANSPORT / WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
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DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)
NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
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