1986 Pontiac Fiero

GT Coupe

2.8L 173Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

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Clear

Gasoline

Up for auction is my 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT. This is a California survivor, one of the last GT's not chopped up by a kit builder or wrapped around a tree by some kid. I would call this a "driver grade" car or a solid starting point for a restoration. It has a clean title, a strong running motor (just easily passed the onerous California SMOG inspection), a solid shifting transmission, tight steering, new brake pads all around and all accessories including the headlights work flawlessly. The previous owner stated the motor was professionally rebuilt, but I have no way of verifying this without the receipts. The motor does appear cleaner than the rest of the car and the mounts appear fresh. It has very few (and very minor) mechanical issues which I will detail here: 1. The gas gauge only goes up to 1/4 tank even when topped off. The needle sits at 1/4 until the fuel level drops below 1/4 then it reads accurately until reaching empty.2. The door key broke off in the driver side door lock and half the key is still in the lock. 3. Very faint ticking in the motor when cold and it goes away once warmed up. Almost too minor to mention, but I want to play it safe. Probably wouldn't even be noticed if the motor wasn't right behind your head.4. A very small crack in the windshield corner so small I only recently spotted it. Cosmetic condition: Exterior: Overall the car is in solid shape with no outward signs of any damage or repairs. The are two cracks pictured in this listing: One on the lower panel in front of the right rear tire, and one in the back bumper. The paint is weak at best. It appears that the factory paint faded from sun exposure and some previous owner tried to fix it with spray paint and possibly even a foam roller in a couple spots. There are scratches and paint cracks and over buffing marks all over the car, as well as peeling clear coat on the front bumper. I would give the paint a 3/10. Three points for being all the same color, no flaking or exposed body panels, and it still shines and looks decent from 20 feet away. Interior: NO SMELLS. It does appear the ash trays and lighter were used in the past, but as of now there are no odors. The carpet is as you would expect for the age and miles; old and dingy, but not stained or torn. It just doesn't show like new. The seats are rough. The passenger seat is torn and the drivers seat appears to be from a different make and model car, though it functions well and is comfortable. The rest of the interior is solid. The plastic pieces in particular are in great shape with no major wear or missing pieces. The steering wheel has the original leather as does the shift knob. This car came with factory premium speakers including a small sub under the passenger dash. This car is fitted with an aftermarket CD player with AM/FM and AUX jack, and a home made aluminum dash insert so it fits well in the larger opening left by the factory stereo. Replacing the seats and buying some floor mats would absolutely transform this interior! Auction details: This will be a straight up auction with no reserve. If you bid, and are the highest bid, you just bought yourself one sweet Fiero. I am a private seller with a long eBay history, but this is MY FIRST EBAY CAR SALE. Please understand I'm not "The Internet Sales Manager" sitting next to the car with my camera waiting to send you more pics. If you have questions I will do my best to answer them in a timely fashion and get you any pictures you need when I get home every evening. My feedback rating is very important to me. Please allow me to address any concerns you have if you are the winning bidder and this car somehow doesn't meet your expectations. Thank you, happy bidding. -Chris PS: If you are 16 or a single mother of two please read this (I feel this is necessary after fielding a bunch of dumb questions when I listed it locally) : This is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero. It weighs 2,800 lbs and doesn't have power steering or airbags, or ABS or traction control. You can't rely on it to get you to you job and your classes 60 miles apart every day or you will wear it out. Its hard to steer at slow speed and the brakes feel heavier than a modern car. IT HAS ONLY TWO SEATS, and the engine is in the back. That means the weight is in the back. It wont just fish tail if you go too fast around the corner in the rain IT WILL SPIN OUT INSTEAD, with no on-board computer to save you. Your insurance company knows this car, and at your age, they wont like it. This is a toy to enjoy as a second car, not you primary can and especially not something you should rely on for work....its 30 years old and built by GM. If you understand all this, bid away!