Ferrari F355 Replica kit Northstar V8 Engine

1996 FERRARI F355 STRETCHED KIT CAR

Please read the entire ad before bidding. this is a project. see details below:

I have a very cool project which I must regrettably pass on to someone else.   I have aspired to build this car for some years now as a Father son project. However we simply haven't had the time. Now I have graduated from college and am starting my own business which consumes all of my time. With some work this could be one of the coolest cars around.  (no reserve auction)

This is not your average Fiero Kit car. Currently Titled/Registered in Vermont as a custom car titled "Ferro Specco" VIN# AZ-393299  which is hard to have done and is extremely important so you don't get pulled over every time you have your plate run by the Police and it comes up as a Fiero. This car is Registered and has its own custom Vin number issued by the state of Arizona. You will not require a custom vehicle safety inspection. simple as registering any other car.  

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The car is built on. I believe an 88' Fiero and has been heavily modified. Custom stretch to match the Ferrari F355 wheelbase. the suspension has also been modified extensively and widened which is usually accomplished with giant spacers (dangerous and looks very cheap) with these kits. (there are thin spacers to get the wheel spacing just right)

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You will notice the wheel gaps on my kit are perfect thanks to the custom suspension and adjustable coilovers. Most kits look like monster trucks. Keep in mind all this work was safety inspected in Arizona. Now for the fun stuff. the car is customized for a high output 4. 6L Cadillac Northstar V8 Motor. the Northstar motor currently in the car is seized. (however the car did run at one time some years ago) It is paired up to a GM automatic transmission. However the donor fiero was originally a stick shift car so with an adaptor plate you could switch back to a manual transmission rather easily during the engine swap.  

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I am including a 1997 Cadillac Deville that runs perfectly with 42. 00 miles which is the donor car I bought for this project. (owned by an older lady)  I planned on using the Cadillac wiring harness to wire the kit car. engine. cluster. windows. lights etc. Just because I don't know exactly what the previous owners did wiring wise. The swap is pretty easy as it drops down from underneath with a cradle holding it up. All the engine mounts are there as far as the mechanicals go this will be like a plug and play engine swap. With a few bolt-ons  this motor will easily make 300HP  (This is a no title car. bill of sale only) (as a side note the car has developed sticky power steering from sitting. a common problem for this model. it turns freely turning left. but turning right is as if the car had no power steering. i haven't addressed the issue as it has nothing to do with the engine swap. and it still drives perfectly fine.

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I am also including a 1985 4 cylinder 5 speed Pontiac Fiero that does not run but will likely be useful in finishing up this build. (this is also no title. Bill of sale only)

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I have various manuals for the Fiero. Cadillac Northstar engine as well as the original build manual provided by the kit manufacturerThe exhaust is an OEM Ferrari 355 exhaust. The plumbing for the radiators in the front etc is probably still usable I would just double check everything.  

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The fiberglass kit is one of the highest quality kits available. Made by Air Dynamics the gel coated panels alone cost $8000. It also has an Interior kit with door cards dash tunnel etc. They were covered in black faux leather some time ago and could probably still be used as is. or easily rewrapped for desired color. They are in place. in the car but have not been fully installed

Just installed brand new Windshield.

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Things off the top of my head that the car needs.  

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----The car currently does not have seats in it. I was planning on going for a racing look and was planning to buy racing seats.  

----The rims are Ferrari replica wheels. and the the chrome is beginning to bubble up on the inside of the wheel. I was going to sandblast and powdercoat them.  

----Mirrors ( these pop up on ebay for a couple hundred bucks every once in a while. I believe a certain generation of corvette mirrors look very similar)

----headlight motors/assembly (saturn lights will work with minor modification) I was going to modify them and delete the pop ups to give the car an updated look (see attached pic of red ferrari for reference) also one foglight is missing. these are off the shelf 3" foglights.

----taillight lenses. (Chevy HHR lights look nearly identical. or you can get the real ones for $400- $600)

----Door handle situation needs some work. (generally people employ door poppers here)

----Engine swap/miscellaneous wiring

----Paint job after work is completed.  

----Tires are dry rotted but hold air.

----Front blinker lenses. (If I remember correctly. lenses from a camry can be modified slightly to fit. )

----Cluster ( I was going to modify the digital Cadillac cluster to work as it is already designed to work with the ECU) should be pretty easy and will look great!

----Some kind of engine bay prop. the decklid is pretty heavy. I was going to find a standard hood prop from another car. or just use the one from the parts fiero.

----Headliner and area around rear window. I was going to use 3M super 77 and some black pleather.

----seatbelts. The seatbelts are still in the car but are cruddy. I was planning to get 4 or 5 point harnesses.  

----Other odd and ends. this is a project. If you have specific questions. or would like to see the car in person please contact me. (The car. and the donor cars are located on Federal Hill in Providence RI)

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This is a no reserve auction. Payment type is Paypal Preferred or  Cash or Cashiers upon delivery.  

Cars need to be picked up within 10 days of auction end. (I am losing the parking spaces)

If you need the cars shipped. I can coordinate with your shipper but you must arrange shipping.

$500 due upon auction close.  full amount within 7 days. Also.  If you have less than  5 positive feedback scores please contact me before bidding or I may remove your bid at my discretion. Thank you for understanding 

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