northstar fiero based kit car for sale

[turbostar]

Hi guys, please indulge me as I introduce a special car for sale-sale forced due to health. There is a fiero/gm link so I hope it is appropriate. I think all auto enthusiasts will find interest in the vehicle. I started with a northstar fiero kit but I wanted something different and a lot lighter. I designed a custom chassis to use the existing kit and 88 fiero suspension components. Then found a glass body that with a few mods would fit. It is a semi replica of a Porsche 550 spyder. I need 20k for the car which is half what I have in it. If you have any interest email me at johnaustin9@windstream.net or call 575-336-7910 and I'll answer any questions. Thanks a lot. john

 

[cammerjeff]

That is an interesting car, if you were closer I would love to see how it performs compared to my LS2 Solstice, good luck with finding the right buyer

 

[turbostar]

Morning Jeff. My guess is they would be reasonably comparable. I like to predict performance based on lb/hp. My car is around 6 lb/hp without driver. Actually I don't know the performance of this car as it only has a couple of hundred miles and that is all parades and to and fro. I don't have the health or youth to flog it - in fact I have always had a throttle stop on it set to 50%.

 

[turbostar]

BTW Jeff - nice collection! Especially the Sprint. Those were rare when new, I can only imagine in todays world. I've never actually seen one. john

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[turbostar]

Since the post has had quite a few views, I thought it appropriate to include some more pics.

 

[cammerjeff]

Thanks John, I never can pass up a oddball performance Pontiac, Sadly I think I am going to sell the 69 sprint, I just do not drive it much now that I have the Solstice, and it really deserves to be driven.

I do like you car, it looks like a quality build. Would love to see it in person.

 

[turbostar]

Thanks for the compliment Jeff. As the builder I am naturally proud, but being a lifelong GM guy I am also proud that the two donor vehicles were GM - the Cadillac NorthStar and Pontiac Fiero. All else was fabbed.

 

[turbostar]

played around with the camera and took a few more shots of the northstar spyder. Thought I would share a couple with you guys.

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[turbostar]

here's a couple more shots of the driveable chassis

 

[turbostar]

Back in the beginning when I was collecting parts for this project, I had the chance to pick up a spare NorthStar engine with just 7 miles on it so I bought it. If interested, I will let it go with the car for a small additional fee.

 

[turbostar]

Thanks guys, for the interest shown in my project on this forum. I fully understand that this is not the type vehicle that is the focus of this group, and understanding that I am grateful for the number of views this post has attained. It is appreciated.

 

[cammerjeff]

You are always Welcome here, I always like seeing interesting cars, and yours certainly qualifies!

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[turbostar]

how low is this car, you ask? top of the windshield is 40 inches off the ground.

 

[turbostar]

just a quick explanation of the kickup in the rear of the chassis shown in this pic - originally wanted to have room for a turbo. The power to weight ratio with even a mild (7-10 psi boost) is downright scary.

 

[turbostar]

with hope that all the folks up north are surviving - man those temps are hard to even imagine.

 

[turbostar]

here's a couple more pics I like

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[turbostar]

In my search to find a new owner for my special project, I am lowering the price to $18k. The build cost was around $40k. My health is not improving and the car needs to be in the hands of someone that can work on it and enjoy it. I realize this is not the type vehicle most on this board are into, but I try for max exposure and appreciate the indulgence.

 

[turbostar]

So far I've had three offers as such. All 3 have no problem with a 20k price, in fact think it is cheap for this car. The problem is all 3 want to give me a vehicle as partial trade, which does not work for me as my situation is such that I must downsize and can't take trades. What I find interesting is 2 of the three want to trade as part payment the same type vehicle - a T Bucket roadster. What are the odds of that happening?

 

[melsg5]

You would think they would sell their current vehicles to generate the cash to buy yours and yes that is weird they are both the same type of car.

 

[turbostar]

all 3 potential buyers are trying to sell their vehicles so we can make a cash deal but none of the 3 has sold yet. the ability to take trades is normally a good way to speed up a deal, it just won't work for me now.