Originally posted by Kameo Kid: Hey Haze I got bigger files.. You know my 88GT that owns two pages of your Auburn show pics sure could use one of those BIG ultra-D-lux Showboards...hummmmm what do'ya say Haze ???!!
Sounds like a plan.
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02:05 AM
furious_fiero Member
Posts: 3028 From: Surrey,BC,CANADA Registered: Mar 2002
Originally posted by Tagueule: OK so all the BS about the prototypes being destroyed was just that, BS.
No it wasn't BS. All the cars in the holding yard was destroyed. I myself even mentioned at one stage I wonder what happened to the red one that you occasioanlly seen old pictures of. Guess we know where it is now.
Also I would love to have the larger version of all the pics for 2 reasons. 1. To do a magazine feature of the car in Pontiac Torque magazine. 2. Looking at the body at some of those angles I think an 89 body kit could actually be feasible and affordable.
Please tell us you got some inside pictures as my friend who took pictures of the prototypes in the holding yard cannot find his interior pictures.
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superdave Member
Posts: 65 From: greenfieldpark,canada,quebec Registered: Oct 2001
I do believe that was the 89 proto, probably one of the reasons our cars are no longer in production. I believe they actually increased the wheel base and were moving into the firebird/camaro/corvette territory and GM did not want to destroy their established sports car line! That plus the fact that the Fiero was moving out of it's intended market and into a higher end market which would result in lower sales! That being said, shame on GM for killing one if not the best platform they ever introduced!
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DRA Member
Posts: 4543 From: Martinez, Ga, USA Registered: Oct 1999
I do believe that was the 89 proto, probably one of the reasons our cars are no longer in production. I believe they actually increased the wheel base and were moving into the firebird/camaro/corvette territory and GM did not want to destroy their established sports car line! That plus the fact that the Fiero was moving out of it's intended market and into a higher end market which would result in lower sales! That being said, shame on GM for killing one if not the best platform they ever introduced!
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Philphine Member
Posts: 6136 From: louisville,ky. usa Registered: Feb 2000
aw man, that show went on all weekend but since it was advertised as an older hotrod show i didn't bother to go. interesting seeing the old stuff all over the city though.
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AusFiero Member
Posts: 11513 From: Dapto NSW Australia Registered: Feb 2001
Originally posted by Archie: I think I smell a rat.......
Archie
I have to agree with Archie.....Why would there be several proto-type cars from the 80's at a "streetrod show in Kentucky". show me some photos with a room full of street rods where you can see these cars also and I might believe it. Flame suit on........I consider myself a true Fiero Lover and I really don't like the looks of the 89, to much like a Firebird.
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Posts: 6508 From: Camden County NJ Registered: Sep 2001
Some of yous thought they were all crushed? GM has warehouses the size of football fields filled with at least 1 of every concept or prototype car they've ever produced. They wouldnt crush them all.
Were you the one whom visted that place that designed the space frames and the guy gave you a stack of pictures? They said that the 89 was going to be a caryy over model with some minor trim changes and that was the 1990 model. Also a pic was posted of a primer black 90 GTP concept that they threw together
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Not only was the 89 prototype longer, but it appears to be around four inches wider. Normally on a frontal shot you can see the tires, in this photo you can't because the front facia and fenders are wider. Also, the side pic clearly shows the door panels are wider. I'm not a fan of this design. Especially the side window treatment or the hugh looking extended rear bumper. About the only thing I do like about it is the elimination of the rub strip, the dual headlights, and the ground effects are more integrated into the overall design.
I don't know.....it could be BS, especially since looks like a showroom, and most summer hotrod shows are outside...
But I would hope against hope that this car was the real thing. IF it is, we have to start a nationwide hunt to find the guy who has it and get some info on it on this board!
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05:50 PM
Fiero5 Member
Posts: 8882 From: Arecibo, PR Registered: Jun 2000
6 odd angle pics? That's it? No nice full side or full 3/4 angle shots at all?
OK, well, if this IS real, then we should be able to contact the planners/events people of this show and find out more info about the cars inside including this Fiero GTA.
Kameo Kid, can you scan and post any type of show flyer and any other paperwork about the show/event that you have? That would be very helpfull
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06:26 PM
Boomtastic Member
Posts: 2359 From: Athens, Alabama Registered: May 2000
It looks like you could (and did) have walked right up to it .. got any interior shots?? What was the name of the show, museum, or promoters of this show? Give us some info to help track this puppy down! (PM if necessary)
(with Archie, looking for cheese ...)
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For Archie and everyone I've been to this show in Louisville Ky. two years ago. Gm brings prototypes to the show to show what can be done. this show is more than just 15,000 to 20,000 street rods it is a complete vendor display as well.
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Posts: 261 From: New york, NY, USA Registered: Oct 2001
You can read all about the show here http://www.nsra-usa.com/nationals2002.htm Its only one of the biggest in the country. It is very common for manufactures to have displays like this at the national shows. I guess you need about 5000-10000 post before people believe you If that is "cut and paste" you are very good! Thanks for the picture.
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ig88vsbobafett Member
Posts: 3446 From: Cheyenne Wyoming Registered: Oct 2001
I'm not doubting that the pictures are real...........I'm just not sure they were taken last weekend by Kameo Kid. Let's see some of the other cars that were there. some shots with both street rods and the proto-types.....
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08:43 PM
DL10 Member
Posts: 2350 From: Bloomington IL Registered: Jun 2000
Originally posted by Kameo Kid: I had to get to the show at 6:30am so I could get in to the display before all the people got in .... also have some other kool cars in the GM stable to show.... ......to be continued
This is another reason I don't believe the story....Who are you and why could you get in early.
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jelly2m8 Member
Posts: 6232 From: Nova Scotia, Canada Registered: Jul 2001
ye have little faith, doubting Thomas' I'm working on locations, numbers & names. and to those that think it's fake and it's old news picx the Blazers in the picx are new models.. and to those who wonder how i got in so early ????? connections, connections, connections!!!!! I once got my 1990 S-10 into a Good Guys Show which is pre 48 only and got the proof to back that up too...! to those who want to see more cars in the room sit back and enjoy the view.... NEW Monte Car-Low & NEW Sunfire then little red one in the back......well this is hard to prove till PIP starts working again...... . .. . . .....2B continued
If that is "cut and paste" you are very good! Thanks for the picture.
I'm working on locations, numbers & names. and to those that think it's fake 
and it's old news picx the Blazers in the picx are new models.. and to those who wonder how i got in so early ????? connections, connections, connections!!!!! I once got my 1990 S-10 into a Good Guys Show which is pre 48 only and got the proof to back that up too...! to those who want to see more cars in the room sit back and enjoy the view.... NEW Monte Car-Low & NEW Sunfire then little red one in the back......well this is hard to prove till PIP starts working again......
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