Vehicle Description
1986 Pontiac Fiero GT
In 1984, the Pontiac Fiero, in its debut year, was chosen to pace
the Indianapolis 500. Three Indy pace cars Fieros were built for
race day duty, each with a 2.7 liter Super Duty 4 cylinder engine
producing 232hp. A 2.8 liter V-6 would be available for the 1985
model year, and while it didn't add much more displacement, it
brought with it 50 percent more valves and a V6 exhaust note. Most
importantly, it came with 140 hp. Thx Hagerty.com
For consignment, a 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT that has been garage kept
and with a title verified 107,315 actual miles. For 1986, the Fiero
became more aerodynamic with new treatment to the rear and the
fastback body style was introduced. As the '86 models were being
introduced in Fall of 1985, the GT was not ready and didn't appear
until January of 1986 which is why it is sometimes referred to as
the 86 � model.
NOTE: This vehicle is sold with a state issued VIN and a clean and
clear title
Exterior
Wearing a similar paint scheme to the 1984 pace car, white
dominates the body, underscored by a gray rocker panel that
continues to encircle the car running parallel to the side black
body molding that runs nose to tail. Inset marker lights front an
aerodynamic nose where pop up headlights maintain constant
airstream flowing back to a steeply raked windshield, then sailing
over the rear window which is framed in fastback style rear windows
that create transparent flying buttresses around the vertical rear
window. Further out back, Pontiac continues its tradition of smoke
tail lights and expansive light bars by illuminating the make name
in the center section, and if you were a kid in the 80's, this was
pretty cool. Quad tail pipes also pump up the raciness of the
sports wedge and a rear wing absolutely kicks it up a notch.
15-inch lace style wheels carry slightly staggered size tires and
house some delamination on the wheels. We also note some roughness
in areas of the paint along with a few stone chips and minor
scratches.
Interior
The door panels begin with gray plastic uppers over carpeted kick
panels that accommodate storage pockets adorned with the Fiero logo
which is a bird's eye view of a Pegasus. There is some
discoloration on the driver's handle from years of shutting the
door and some general patina. A bit of patina is also seen in the
cloth bucket seats which are in overall good condition and provide
sporty side support and these also wear the logo along with some
gray piping. A leather wrapped sport steering wheel presents to the
driver in front of the instrument cluster that is quintessentially
80's, with a brushed nickel faceplate over gauges and a series of
idiot lights arranged like some kind of early computer schematic.
The center stack contains a few square gauges over the A/C panel
and AM/FM/Cassette radio with Pontiac's gray plastic switchgear
that would remain in vogue for another 10 years or so. The flat and
square center console houses the shifter, a stout T-shaped affair
with a leatherette boot that's a bit bunched up in this case,
followed by some weathered window switches and side mirror
controller. The gray loop carpet shows some age but is intact and
the gray, foam backed headliner around the sunroof is holding up
well, as is the small storage trunk behind the mid mounted
engine.
Drivetrain
Behind the rear glass is the hatch to the engine and within is a
2.8 liter V6 that is fuel injected and rated at 140 horsepower. It
makes quite a statement with its red plenum and valve covers in a
clean engine bay! This one is backed by a TH125 3-speed automatic
transmission sending power to the rear axle and 3.06 gears. Power
disc brakes are supplied to all four wheels.
Undercarriage
Plenty of surface rust and patina on this well loved car and some
residual oil about the engine bottom along with some grime build up
in spots, but the knuckles are clear. The single exhaust finds its
way to a stock style muffler that sends out two tail pipes that
turn into four exhaust tips with chrome covers. Front and rear
suspension is independent.
Drive-Ability
This budget sports car doesn't fail to provide a comfortable cabin
with a true sports car seating position and good visibility with
the glass panels and full width rear window. It's not blistering
fast, but the low center of gravity convinces you you're moving
faster than you might be and the short wheelbase makes for spirited
turns and great maneuverability. And bonus, all functional items in
and around the car operate as they should, including the pop up
hidden headlights! While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
Ferrari has the prancing horse, Porsche features a stallion on
their crest, Mustang's horse is running across the grille, but the
Fiero logo has a horse with wings and depicted from above is a
clear nod to the screaming eagle of the Trans Am. Truth be told,
Pegasus was one of the working names used by Pontiac before they
decided on Fiero, which means very proud. And you'll be proud to
own this well maintained example of the increasingly desirable
Fiero GT!
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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