It is a homologation built vehicle. Homologation is a term that refers to cars that have to be built to satisfy a requirement by a sanctioning body to be entered into automobile racing, similar to cars like the Ford RS200 or the Mercedes CLK-GTR. The mid 80's Pontiac 2+2 was built to satisfy homologation requirements for Pontiac's effort in NASCAR for 1986 and 1987. The cars were only built in 1986 but some got 1987 model designation.
The seller's description is a bit off though. The actual Aerocoupe cars were all white. The 2+2 models were all silver. These were the only two body options - and colors - that could be ordered. Both were equipped with a V8, that changed slightely depending on whether or not you had the standard Aerocoupe or the 2+2.
When NASCAR inferred a stock car, the manufacturers were required to build cars in appearance to the cars that were raced. The Pontiac 2+2 version was one to meet those specs as was the Dodge Daytona/Plymouth Super bird. I remember looking at the 2+2 when it was at the dealer and it was several thousand $$ over the price of the basic Pontiac it was based on. No way it related to a Fiero.
Yes that's correct it is, and I'm fairly sure its the same car platform and build wise. Just this carries a Pontiac designation to satisfy NASCAR homologation.
The two cars are very different except the frame. Body lines are different even the fenders have a lip on the MC but not on the PMD. I honestly think the Monty's window is squarer and the Pontiac's is more round and shorter. They really are two different cars. Rick B
I've never seen one (the Pontiac) in person either so can't compare to the Monte. Just came across it some years ago in an online article and it piqued my interest relating to NASCAR.
It is a homologation built vehicle. Homologation is a term that refers to cars that have to be built to satisfy a requirement by a sanctioning body to be entered into automobile racing, similar to cars like the Ford RS200 or the Mercedes CLK-GTR. The mid 80's Pontiac 2+2 was built to satisfy homologation requirements for Pontiac's effort in NASCAR for 1986 and 1987. The cars were only built in 1986 but some got 1987 model designation.
The seller's description is a bit off though. The actual Aerocoupe cars were all white. The 2+2 models were all silver. These were the only two body options - and colors - that could be ordered. Both were equipped with a V8, that changed slightely depending on whether or not you had the standard Aerocoupe or the 2+2.
It's an extremely rare car.
Not just limited to automobile racing....racing of any type. World Super Bike requires homologation of 150 production bikes.
The 2+2 was just Pontiac effort to make the GP more aero at a time they were racing the new Aero T birds.
The design and original car were built By Petty Enterprises and they still have the original.
The car only came one way loaded in one color. They were around $18K new and really were only built to make the body work legal.
It is cars like the Superbird and this that stock car racing is not stock anymore as companies would do anything to win.
The Superbirds and Daytonas were also seen as ugly for years till collectors found there were so few and that the racing heritage was of interest. Today every one likes them. I see the 2+2 and Monte Aero at some point being worth some money. The Aero MC is showing collector interest.
The trunk openings in both were horrible. Note the 2+2 did not get the 5.0 HO engine like the Monte.
