While driving this afternoon in Rome GA I spotted a black Quicksilver Zimmer in the back of a parking lot. Black and the car is for sale located at Georgia Auto Brokers in Rome. I would hate to see this car go to waste. Just wanted to let everyone know in case anyone was interested in the car. Looks to be in decent shape, of course needs a little work but all is there.

Eric

Dang, that's almost up near Chattanooga TN. Just a bit too far for me.

Nice rare car, but man those looks must have been acquired tastes.

quote Originally posted by Hulki U. My-BFF: Nice rare car, but man those looks must have been acquired tastes.

i think they look awesome lol

I never did get it... Were they just a customized Fiero? It seems like their longer. Especially how they have a front compartment.

Please let it stay there and rot away....definately an acquired taste

quote Originally posted by grkboy707: I never did get it... Were they just a customized Fiero? It seems like their longer. Especially how they have a front compartment.

They were customized Fieros for pimps and ho's

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quick glance hmmm a rear engine toronodo lol!

quote Originally posted by Hulki U. My-BFF: Nice rare car, but man those looks must have been acquired tastes.

hehehe i am glad somebody else said it first.

i never did understand how anybody liked them.

But i believe they did have power steering units that are a nice find ?

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i still thinkg they look cool...particularly the one i posted in the thread about scary/mean looking cars

I really like them. Not my first choice for a fiero, but I would definitely rock one

quote Originally posted by exoticse: i never did understand how anybody liked them.

You definitely would like a chopped one...



I'd be rockin one if I could afford another Fiero.

I didn't know Lee Iacocca submitted a Fiero design!

came with power steering if I remember correctly!

I wonder how many were actually sold and what the build process was. were they just buying cars at a dealership and redoing them, did they have a deal with GM and bought a whole bunch of cars without panels ... It would be nice to know more about these cars.

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Not related in any way to the FieroMontreal club

On this design they extended the length of a Fiero to the size of a Chrysler, kept the two passenger cabin, added power steering, a custom interior, wire wheels and about 700 lbs of weight . The result is a slow, heavy, poor handling, Fiero with a $40,000 price tag that would make the best of the pimps proud. All you need is the black hat with the white feather and you're good to go.

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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, 3.4" Pulley, N* TB, LS1 MAF, Flotech Exhaust Autolite 104's Custom CAI 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "

i like them. i've always thought it would look even better as a convertible.

quote Originally posted by FieroMontreal: I wonder how many were actually sold and what the build process was. were they just buying cars at a dealership and redoing them, did they have a deal with GM and bought a whole bunch of cars without panels ... It would be nice to know more about these cars.

The way I understand it Zimmer purchased complete 2M6 coupes and used them for the base platform. They probably got a good price on them as I believe about 200 Zimmer Quicksilvers were built. I've seen them closeup and they are fascinating but how many of us want to make our Fiero into a heavy highway cruiser that weighs in at over 3800 lbs. Those F/R steel bumpers alone probably add 200 lbs., the PS unit maybe 75lbs and then we need to add in the custom interior and of the fiberglas paneling. THose things drove like expensive "boat anchors".

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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, 3.4" Pulley, N* TB, LS1 MAF, Flotech Exhaust Autolite 104's Custom CAI 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "

quote Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua: . THose things drove like expensive "boat anchors".

Maybe in stock form...but the Zimmer can accept all the familiar engine upgrades. I saw one at Daytona with a 4.9. While still not as heavy as the Caddy, it probably is a fun ride. Put an LS3 in there and you have a very nice ride!

Most interesting part of the cars...



I think I saw one around here not too long ago but wasn't sure what it was (saw it from behind and couldn't exactly place it).

quote Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua: The way I understand it Zimmer purchased complete 2M6 coupes and used them for the base platform. They probably got a good price on them as I believe about 200 Zimmer Quicksilvers were built. I've seen them closeup and they are fascinating but how many of us want to make our Fiero into a heavy highway cruiser that weighs in at over 3800 lbs. Those F/R steel bumpers alone probably add 200 lbs., the PS unit maybe 75lbs and then we need to add in the custom interior and of the fiberglas paneling. THose things drove like expensive "boat anchors".

Interesting, I didn't know they sold so many. I wonder if they bought the whole 200 Fiero's one shot and if so, if they were a bunch of bumper pad 2m6 's or aero 2m6's. Maybe there's a vin sequence for these zimmer cars. Do they still retaine the fiero Vin # or were they replaced by a Zimmer Vin and tittle? I'm surprised there isn't an owners groupe or someone with a zimmer on here.

omg i must have one...

I have seen three in the Seattle area. A red one is in the LeMay museum in Tacoma, WA. There was a 4K mile red one recently sold at a dealer in Lynnwood, WA. There is also a silver one in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. I was in the ferry line last summer and had a chance to look over the silver one. Interesting (but ugly) car. Zimmer did a great job on the Fiero dash by added an overlay to make it look like a more modern dash. It looks like they redid the stock seats with a great new leather design. The silver one was purchased in HI by the current owner. I think it was pretty low miles, but he had to rechrome everything. With those huge bumpers and wire wheels the bill must have been pretty high. In the rear, there is a separate lid for the engine and trunk. There is another Fiero rebody in my area as well. A friend if mine bought an Enterra, 35 of which were made in Vancouver BC.
Jim

When ever I see a Zimmer I think if I ever owned one I’d also need and outfit like this…..

One of our lucky forum members found one in a junk yard and pulled the whole power steering system out of it.

Anyone have any interior shots out of curiosity?

quote Originally posted by Bullet: When ever I see a Zimmer I think if I ever owned one I’d also need and outfit like this…..

that was my Halloween costume...mine was green, but it was that same exact costume (it sucks btw....)

I would rather walk

quote Originally posted by JPH87: I would rather walk

Fiero owners usually do at one point or another...

I love it! But hate it as a Fiero...

quote Originally posted by The MaD cOw: Anyone have any interior shots out of curiosity?

Zimmer posting party


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The Quicksilver are not so heavy : mine was rated at 2900 or so ( 1350 kg ) before shipping from Florida to Belgium . And mine will be very close ( in wheight ) to a Fiero because front and rear bumpers are damaged and will be recreated in polyester and airco deleted . Transmission is about to be swapped with a getrag and all the brakes and suspensions are already redone with new parts from Fierostore , including rear swaybar . For the engine , I hasitate but probably a 3.1 stoker kit with intake and exhaust manifolds . Wheels are torque trust style ( very similar to original ) in 8 x 18 " , machine gun . Of course , interior is being redone too .
I will call it " velocyraptor "

quote Originally posted by Zimmerator: The Quicksilver are not so heavy : mine was rated at 2900 or so ( 1350 kg ) before shipping from Florida to Belgium . And mine will be very close ( in wheight ) to a Fiero because front and rear bumpers are damaged and will be recreated in polyester and airco deleted . Transmission is about to be swapped with a getrag and all the brakes and suspensions are already redone with new parts from Fierostore , including rear swaybar . For the engine , I hasitate but probably a 3.1 stoker kit with intake and exhaust manifolds . Wheels are torque trust style ( very similar to original ) in 8 x 18 " , machine gun . Of course , interior is being redone too . I will call it " velocyraptor "

chop it and call it the "QuickSliver" lol

Indyrestauration , do you know how much he ask for that black Zimmer ? Thanks

800 Martha Berry Boulevard
Rome, GA 30165-1640
(706) 232-3242


I asked when I stopped by but the guy that I talked to did not know. Give them a call, let us know what you find out condition also.

Eric

Thanks Eric for the info but I'm currently in Belgium than I prefer not to have a costly international call ; It was mostly a matter of curiosity ( to compare with mine ) .
Anyway , if somebody call them , I appreciate to have the info .

quote THE MOST AWESOME AUTOMOBILE IN THE WORLD the 4-DOOR CONVERTIBLE Be the first in your neighborhood to have one! Manufactured on a new Lincoln Town Car base.

LOL... a gussied up Town Car...

I called the place today. He told me that he would take $4,500 for it and the car has 15k on it.

quote Originally posted by Indyrestoration: I called the place today. He told me that he would take $4,500 for it and the car has 15k on it.

wish i had the money...i like em

Indyrestoration,

Do you got a picture of the black Zimmer the one in Rome GA.? Just wondering, it might be fun to see.

Cordially,
Kevin

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Thats an, er... interesting looking car. *cough*

quote Originally posted by Indyrestoration: I called the place today. He told me that he would take $4,500 for it and the car has 15k on it.

is it still forsale?