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02/05/2024 10:14 am
Back in October when I attended the model show in Chicago, I saw a huge selection of various models. Just about anything one could want was there for the purchase. Among these models, I saw this one, the Pontiac Fiero. I knew about these but since I was really not collecting this scale anymore, I dismissed them. What I saw at the show was impressive, a very nice representation of the 1:1. With living in the Detroit-Metro area, these cars were often seen and still are today from time to time. One of my employees actually has a '87 version he drives regularly.
Now this is not a car I'd ever have a desire to own, but in model form, I started considering it after I saw the versions in Chicago. As it turns out, I received one in 1:43 scale as part of the De Agostini American Car Series in January, that renewed my interest in the 1:24 scale versions. So, I bought two of them.
This is the 1st one that I've finished the photos on. The other is the Bright Red version.
1988 Pontiac Fiero GT Sport Coupe, the Limited Tribute Edition, #23 of 40 in Bright Silver Metallic
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
02/05/2024 10:57 am
WONDERFUL photos John! Really cool looking in silver but can't wait to see the red one too!
John Merritt reacted
02/05/2024 12:06 pm
John, I like the sliver one. I have the red one from Automodello. I'm like you in that I have many models of cars that I have no interest in owning in 1/1 scale but love having in scale model form.
03/05/2024 1:11 am
Nice pics John! I've been eyeing the yellow one. When the Fiero was introduced in 1984 it was billed by Pontiac as an economical 2-seat commuter car (probably to not get the buying public's hope up), although it definitely had sports car flair. Maybe that's why buyers were disappointed with its performance. Over its five year run improvements were made to the engine, body, and transmissions, plus a V6 was offered in the GT. By 1988, with a revised suspension system and four-wheel disc brakes, the Fiero finally arrived, only to be discontinued by Pontiac at the end of the model year. Sales were dismal, only 26K cars sold compared to 137K the first year. Makes you wonder why Pontiac didn't build it as a junior sports car from the beginning.
Bob Jackman and Tony Perrone reacted
03/05/2024 9:22 am
John, if you're shooting the red, then here's the yellow:
Pete Rovero and John Merritt reacted
03/05/2024 9:32 am
@pete-rovero Just when they got it right, they dumped it. Happens more than we know.
Topic starter
03/05/2024 1:40 pm
I do love the yellow version. I might still add that one at some point.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
Rich Sufficool and Tony Perrone reacted
03/05/2024 5:04 pm
Fantastic models. I saw an article where some company would put LS V8's in the Fiero, or the Solstice. I bet those would be fun to drive.