I have the chance to buy this thing. Not sure I want to but i will for the right price. It's an 84 fiero with an 84 testarossa body kit. It's been stretched 6" by who-knows, still needs some glass work. It has no motor, tranny, wiring, or interior. It comes with a few more bits but thats pretty much it. Should i run or jump on it before one of you guys do? Thanks.
That car needs a LOT of work before it's a driver. IF you have Tens of $K and Tons of time then go for it. Honestly it's almost always cheaper to get one already nice than to fix one up. But if you enjoy doing the work it might be worth it to you.
I had another already running and drivable Fiero, Id buy it for just the body and maybe a few spare mechanical parts. Then just remount the panel on the running Fiero and go from there. Id pay a up to maybe $400 as is. Maybe more, or less after seeing it first hand.
To me? Around -$500. That will be a huge project to get it to look right. For someone who is retired and has a lot of body/paint experience, and disposable income, it might have value.
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Originally posted by Jack Mehoff: It's been stretched 6" by who-knows...
Most times that will kill that deal. The frame is worth scrap value.
You're buying only body kit and that's likely have rotted/missing parts too.
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I'm sorry but that car is only worth what the tow truck will pay the owner for what is worth in metal (weight) at the recycling yard. Maybe $2-300 these days? It was someone's dream once. Sadly that is how many kit cars end.
Well for one that car is not an authentic style Testarossa body kit. It's likely a random splash from who knows who. You would spend an incredible amount of money and time trying to source the obviously missing deckled and headlight doors if they aren't included. You could get to a point in the body work - which will need significant work as is - where you are missing or require whole pieces and have no way to source them.
Also I agree, I see no stretch. Stock wheelbase.
Even if it were to be completed it'd look like a Fiero with a body kit on it. If you're wanting a Ferrari-type kit car, source a good F355 project. Much easier to get body and other parts for those, since the kits are a dime a dozen.
Some like me, can fabricate or improvise any missing parts. This is a good starting point for someone with some fabricating skills. It will never be a Ferrari Testa Rossa (same as any other kit), but you can build it to be whatever you want. Headlites for example, would be simple fix for me, I hate pop up styles anyway, so Id build a set of flush ones like I did my 308. Theres enough of it to go whereven you want. I also dont see a stretch at all. I just would have no need for the 84 under it. Could even be a fun place to start with a tube frame and an electric converstion for a play around car. How about putting just the body on a shortened dragster chassis with 1000 hp. I always think outside the box.
Some like me, can fabricate or improvise any missing parts. This is a good starting point for someone with some fabricating skills. It will never be a Ferrari Testa Rossa (same as any other kit), but you can build it to be whatever you want. Headlites for example, would be simple fix for me, I hate pop up styles anyway, so Id build a set of flush ones like I did my 308. Theres enough of it to go whereven you want. I also dont see a stretch at all. I just would have no need for the 84 under it. Could even be a fun place to start with a tube frame and an electric converstion for a play around car. How about putting just the body on a shortened dragster chassis with 1000 hp. I always think outside the box.
Totally agree someone skilled like you would make it work. But let's be honest, will you pay more than $200-$400 for it?
Id have to see it in person, but I could easily see myself pay more than $400 for it...just to get the body parts. I paid $3500 for my Fiberfab GT40 kit that sat in a field behind a dealer for 15 years. Had a 65 Porsche pan, engine, trans and brakes/suspension. No interior except a plastic bucket seat, didnt run, no brakes, no wiring at all, 4 flat tires. I had to strip down the entire body and rebuild it before repainting it. before
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