1986 Pontiac Fiero GT

Please read this first: As a serious seller I've invested several hours writing this description, so if you are a serious buyer please have the courtesy to take 10 minutes to read every word below and view all 80 photos before inquiring or clicking the buy-it-now button, thank you.********* The Basics *********1986 Pontiac Fiero GTMid-Engine Sports Car95% Original with improvementsOverall Condition 9.5 out of 10L44 2.8 Liter H.O. V6 EngineRare M17 Muncie 4-Speed Transmission3.65 Final Drive Axle RatioOriginal Stainless Exhaust with Quad Megaphone TipsPerformance Sound Option with Overhead Gain ControlRemoveable SkyroofRare Rear Wing/Spoiler DeleteRemarkable rust-free preservedMeticulously owned since newRecently serviced by specialist********* Info & History *********What makes this GT fastback a little unique for me is the Muncie 4-speed and no rear wing. While you will find the masses prefer the Getrag 5-speed for the extra gear, many enthusiasts including myself prefer the 4-speed for several reasons… First gear is much more useful/functional, there is only a few hundred rpm difference at highway speed, shifts are more vintage/positive, and it's a better/stronger transmission, that's why the Muncie 4-speed is preferred transmission for higher horsepower engine swaps. All 1986.5 to 1988 GT's have the Getrag 5-speed, so the early production 1986 GT is the only fastback GT's to come equipped with Muncie 4-speed.Another nice touch is the rear wing/spoiler delete. While the rear wing is an ordered option on the GT, approximately 20% of buyers preferred it without. The fastback GT without rear wing has a cleaner European styling appearance which I'm partial to. Approximate production numbers for 1986 are 84,000 Fiero's, 17,665 GT's, 5,228 white Fiero's, 1000 white GT's, and 200 white GT's without rear wing. It also doesn't have rear defrost which is a bonus, so no ugly lines in the rear glass. Speaking of the rear glass, the deck seal is still intact which prevents water or leaves falling onto the forward facing exhaust manifold.Most of the credit for this cars preservation belongs to the original owner who owned the car from 1986 to 2018 in Colorado. He used it as his new fair-weather commuter the first 4 years (indoor parking at home & work) and once it was paid off it became his weekend toy in 1990. From 1990 to 2018 it was exercised in the summer a few hundred to a few thousand miles yearly. The car then exchanged hands between two friends, each putting a few hundred miles on between 2019 and 2020. When I acquired the car last winter it was in excellent original condition, but I went through everything to bring it up to top-notch status in preparation for summer where I drove 1200 enjoyable trouble-free miles almost every weekend from May thru October. (Note: Mileage increments are verified on CarFax but not AutoCheck)********* Condition *********This is not your average GT, its for the discerning buyer who understands the difference between the majority and an uncommonly preserved and well-sorted car. The overall condition is stunning for 80k miles, always loved and garage kept, and recently serviced correctly with top-tier parts. I see Fiero's all the time with 10k to 20k miles that look like they have 80k miles, some with rusty engine/under components. This GT with 80k miles looks, runs, feels, and drives like its has 20k miles, a testimony to its pampered ownership. The engine compartment was never detailed, it was consistently wiped down over the decades showing how its been maintained since new.Paint is original and in beautiful uncontaminated/uncut condition. With only wax and detailer spray it's slippery smooth, very shiny, and looks as good as it did in the 80's. There are no major defects, only a few minor nicks and minuscule imperfections. The front bumper has a few marks on it and wear spots where the factory front license plate holder was rubbing on the paint, so I put 2 silver decals over the flaws. I've had many people tell me the paint is mint, but I'll be more conservative and rate it a 9 out of 10. The silver lower body color is also original paint and has been touched up in a few places.Interior is original and amazing, again a 9 out of 10, only very minor wear on the driver's side bolster and minimal warping. I added Lloyd's premium floor mats, a Euro shifter with leather boot because the original shifter is awful, and a fully functional late 80's Pontiac premium audio unit which complements the Fiero interior better than the original 2-knob unit. The original headliner is starting to pull away in a few places, typical for the era. Original weather seals are in phenomenal condition, only the trunk seal needed replaced due to the originals always tearing.Undercarriage is in remarkable rust-free condition, control arms still black with assembly line markings, engine components have no corrosion, the photos speak for themselves. The rubber bushings, coolant tubes, suspension components all defy their age. It still breaths through its original stainless exhaust system, sounds terrific, and the original convertor was replaced with a Catco unit. The original diamond spoke wheels were stripped and repainted using etching primer for proper adhesion to aluminum. All these factory wheels were Made in Germany for GM and the original gray paint never matched the ground effects even when they were new (they were a slightly lighter gray with minimal metallic) so these professionally restored wheels match better than stock. The wheels are wrapped with new USA made Cooper tires in the proper H-rated staggered sizes.In the late 1980's my occupation was Engine Performance Specialist and I was tuning engines for all makes/models 60 hours a week, so this engine is meticulously tuned and runs perfect under all conditions with good oil pressure. The original owner was obviously strict with oil changes, evident by clean internals and the oil looking crystal clear on the dipstick even after 500 miles of driving after oil change. I treated the engine with following niceties... Proper top-shelf oil for 80's flat tappet cam with cat, all new filters, spotless throttle body and IAC valve, new EGR tube, GM NOS oil switch, rebuilt distributor including module & pickup with GM NOS parts and new o-ring, quality O2 sensor, GM NOS air temp sensor, rebuilt torque strut using original GM serrated sleeves, re-calibrated temp/fuel gauges, performed temp gauge peg factory flaw fix, and installed a 210 fan switch (214 on & 204 off) to replace the factory 235 fan switch. Majority of these items were still good, they were replaced due to age and elevate the car to a higher standard. The original window sticker advertised 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway, but I average 22-23 mpg driving suburban stop/go and country roads. By the way, no leaks or smoke because it never sat unused for any length of time.Shifting is effortless, tight, and smooth (for a Muncie). Properly working clutch hydraulics is critical for a Fiero, the 7” of pedal travel equals 1” of slave travel (Getrag is 0.75") so everything must be working correctly to get full disengagement of the clutch and prevent premature wear. This summer the original master cylinder started to seep and original slave cylinder was still good (amazing) so I overhauled all the clutch hydraulics. The GM units are no longer available and the ones sold at parts stores are garbage (both single o-ring), so I replaced both with quality rodneydickman.com dual o-ring units. I also replaced the original aluminum slave bracket with a steel one because they are known for breaking (mine was cracked). Since I was doing all that I replaced the pedal bushings and pedal pads, so everything is like-new again.Last but not least, I flushed the brake fluid with DOT3, lubed suspension, fixed any little fussy things, water pump and coolant were replaced in recent years, battery is 3 years old, and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things. Again, it looks, runs, drives, and feels like a 3-year-old Fiero, a true time capsule. The only issues I can think of are the original speakers are tired and the a/c needs recharge (assume slow leak). Its still using R12 and I have 2 cans in storage with filler tool, so if I can locate them before the sale it will be recharged before transfer to new owner.********* Final Thoughts *********I'm not a dealer or a flipper, I've been in the old car hobby for almost 40 years, so when I buy an old car it's for myself to drive and enjoy. I was an auto tech for a long time, specialized in engine systems and exotics in this era, and was vo-tech trained on Fiero's in 1985. This is my third Fiero GT in the past 25 years, it's just as nice as my low-mile 87/88 GT's were and its my favorite out of the three. I drove this GT almost every weekend this year from May thru October and put 1200 trouble-free miles on it. I don't want to sell it and I don't have to sell it, but we're moving and it would be one less thing I have to deal with.What makes this GT difficult to sell is because I know how hard it is to replace it. Sure, there are many nice low mileage Fiero's that come up for sale, but majority have had little done and/or not been driven regularly over the decades so they need a lot of service work make them truly turn-key road worthy, or the ones that are serviced are often using inferior unreliable parts. There is no substitute for an old car that was loved/driven/maintained yearly its entire life, and had ideal climate/storage conditions with no salt/moisture exposure preserving the undercarriage, compartments, and rubber components.So if you're a collector looking for a low-mileage investment this car is not for you, but if you're looking for a unique GT that is mostly original/stock in tip-top shape to enjoy on weekends it doesn't get much better than this. I'm asking $13,500 or the best reasonable human that comes along, because I've seen a handful of 86-87 GT's with mileage sell for $9k in the past 90 days that were not anywhere near this level of condition. The person you're selling/buying a special car to/from is equally as important as the car itself, so money is not my deciding factor. Sincere inquiries only please, thank you.********* Photographs *********CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTO GALLERY WITH 80 PICTURES********* Terms of Sale *********FACTS: This vehicle is being sold as-is, where is. While I make every effort to disclose everything I've learned about the car, I cannot possibly know everything over its 36-year lifespan. As with any vehicle, anything can malfunction at any time. I have represented this car to the best of my ability, to the best of my knowledge, with an in-depth description and 80 quality photos. I have a clear PA Title in my name.ATTENTION ALL BUYERS: Be aware the buy-it-now is a contract to purchase this vehicle at that price. There is no negotiating after clicking buy-it-now. Please don't purchase unless you have read every word on this page, viewed every photo, and have the funds available at the present moment to purchase.ZERO FEEDBACK BUYERS: Sorry but no zero feedback buyers allowed due to scammers. If you just joined eBay and have zero feedback but really want to buy this car, you can email your phone number and I will contact you by phone for consideration.PAYMENT: Buyer will be contacted within 12 hours of the sale. The full amount amount must be paid with a bank-to-bank transfer within 72 hours if you are having it shipped, or cash if you are picking the car up in-person, no exceptions.PICKUP AND SHIPPING: Shipping and or pickup of this vehicle is the responsibility of the buyer. I will be glad to recommend a few reputable independent transport carriers in this region. Payment in full must be received before the vehicle leaves the premises.

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