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Showing posts with label Fiero. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fiero. Show all posts

Monday, September 06, 2010

PISA Scorpion



Another Phoenix International Sport Automobiles (PISA) Fiero creation. This unholy union of Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and Toyota Celica is at least more unique than some of their other kits. In fact, at first glance I wouldn't have seen the Fiero connection had all of their products not revolved around Pontiac's mid-engined plagiarist's dream.

PISA Artero



Another kit from Phoenix International Sport Automobiles (or PISA), they claim the Artero is "a unique exotic sports car designed by PISA". In other words, it's a slightly squashed looking Lamborghini Diablo knock-off.

Sunday, September 05, 2010

ZR1/2


GM has been milling around with the idea of a mid-engine Corvette for over a quarter century or so now. I'm not sure if a mildly disguised Fiero was what they were thinking, however. Also - I'm not sure if you could find an actual 1992-1996 Corvette for the price of a Fiero and the kit - and it would be a REAL Corvette. Regardless, this kit is available from Phoenix International Sport Automobiles.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Speed Holes



This Fiero-based Countach replica has a novel design solution for the lack of air getting to the front mounted radiator – just fill the entire front hood with holes. I suppose it matches the louvered 25th Anniverary look – just don’t drive it in the rain.

PS: The title is a reference to “The Simpsons” episode “Homie the Clown” – been watching a lot of old Simpsons episodes lately.

Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Fugerrari Testagrossa


Why buy the real thing when you can buy a really crappy knockoff on ebay for $10,000?