Anyone Recognize This Car? (Page 1/4)
IMSA GT AUG 04, 10:57 PM
This keeps popping up in the Mall on the Ebay links every few weeks and it never hits the reserve price. I believe the last auction went up to over 5K. I assume whoever bids is looking at the fact that it's an 88 and they are going to shitcan the horrible interior, destroyed wheels, and put their own body panels on it. Anyone know who used to own it?
Dennis LaGrua AUG 04, 11:14 PM
I've seen that car posted for auction for weeks also and whoever owned it thought that it was a canvas not an automobile. IMO, it is an unattractive Fiero- Red wheels and a huge American flag across the hood for what reason? The purchaser of this 88 will need to spring for a normal paint job, new wheels and a revamped interior that doesn't shock the eyes. Considering the work needed to restore it to normal, I'd say this Fiero is worth $3,000 at best but apparently the owner wants far more. I do not recall seeing it on this forum before.

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IMSA GT AUG 04, 11:38 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

I've seen that car posted for auction for weeks also and whoever owned it thought that it was a canvas not an automobile. IMO, it is an unattractive Fiero- Red wheels and a huge American flag across the hood for what reason? The purchaser of this 88 will need to spring for a normal paint job, new wheels and a revamped interior that doesn't shock the eyes. Considering the work needed to restore it to normal, I'd say this Fiero is worth $3,000 at best but apparently the owner wants far more. I do not recall seeing it on this forum before.




The bad part is that any factory lettering has been painted over, then he hand painted words in their place so it looks horrible. Literally the entire interior has to be removed and replaced if anyone is turning it back to stock. Even the steering column has to be replaced because it's been painted red.


[This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 08-04-2021).]

Patrick AUG 04, 11:52 PM



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Originally posted by IMSA GT:

... it never hits the reserve price. I believe the last auction went up to over 5K.




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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

I'd say this Fiero is worth $3,000 at best but apparently the owner wants far more.



For a mere $17,500, you can salute this car in your very own driveway!

You've got to read the bogus write-up at that site.

[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 08-05-2021).]

skywurz AUG 05, 12:13 AM
I think i have seen this posted and re posted on ebay for over a year now. its gross and someone is delusional.
Skybax AUG 05, 08:07 AM
Two quick comments...

1. It's been for sale for years, previous owner who couldn't sell it, now the Classic Car Dealer who bought it can't sell it, or its on consignment through dealer and still belongs to the owner who couldn't sell it.

2. Classic Car Dealers all across the county like this one generally ask approximately double what any car in their inventory is worth, that is their entire business model. They buy a $15k car for $15k, and they will ask $30k for it, in hoping somebody is dumb enough to pay $25k. (Note: that doesn't include the misrepresentation of the car, where in some cases its advertised as a #2 restored show car when in reality its a #4 pos car that is unsafe to drive, but that is another story for another day) That's why these Classic Car Dealers started popping up like pizza shops all over the county about 10 years ago, because unethical money-hungry guys figured out there is a ton of money to be made on these cars with no accountability (unlike late-model vehicle sales where profit margins are small, heavy regulation, and lots of accountability). So they can make $15k on a flip lying through their teeth about a car that is not even safe to drive around the block, and the guy who just bought his dream car for $30k plus shipping/taxes is now into the car for $35k and he would be lucky to get $15k for it locally on CL. Additionally, there are other players in this scam including the finance companies, but again that is another story for another day.

I deal with vintage vehicle fraud on a weekly basis, its my occupation, nasty stuff.
1Packrat AUG 05, 09:09 AM
If this was a “ground up Resto” as listed they forgot to do the bottom of the car. Notice the amount of rust on the parts. Also take a close look at the picture of under the dash. The amount of rust inside the car is the same as you would see from a car that was in a flood.
cvxjet AUG 05, 02:32 PM
Well....It surely was NOT restored......It is not a bad looking car (If you are into the paint/color scheme)....But as mentioned, the lettering in the interior is really bad, and the red wheels look horrible.

$17,000 is laughable.........maybe $3-5000 if it runs good, but down at $1700 if it has issues........
css9450 AUG 05, 03:28 PM
This car was reported to the 88 Database Guy thread back in February, still at the same dealer in Pennsylvania. Looks like nothing has changed with it.
IMSA GT AUG 05, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:
For a mere $17,500, you can salute this car in your very own driveway!



I think I need to harass the seller on Ebay. This is a joke for $17,500.