- Seller: Noah R (Contact)
- Location: Rehoboth, Massachusetts
- Mileage: 39,345 Shown
- Chassis #: 1G2PG3796FP250797
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 2.8-Liter V6
- Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
UPDATE – The seller has added videos of this Fiero!
When Pontiac introduced the Fiero in 1984, it broke new ground as America’s first mass-produced mid-engine sports car. This 1985 Pontiac Fiero, offered exclusively as a Barn Finds Auction, represents an early V6-powered example with a manual transmission and only 39,345 miles. Located in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, it comes with a clean title and a history of single-family ownership before being acquired by the current seller two years ago.
The seller reports that recent work has been performed, including new shift cables, a replacement center console frame, new brakes, a new ignition control module (ICM), and a coolant flush. While the car starts and drives, the engine shuts off once it reaches full temperature (10 to 15 minutes). The seller has attempted to diagnose the issue, but hasn’t been able to pinpoint the cause. The Fiero was last inspected in June 2023 under its original ownership and passed without issue.
Under the rear deck sits the 2.8-liter V6, the highest-output engine available in the Fiero lineup at the time. With a lightweight chassis and manual transmission, the V6-powered cars offered significantly more performance than the original four-cylinder models and remain the most desirable among early Fieros.
The interior is described as original and clean, retaining period details including a police scanner installed by the original owner in 1985. While the seller has never tested the scanner, it adds a unique bit of character to the car. The power windows and sunroof are functional, and the seller notes the sunroof does not leak. Power locks were not optioned.
Cosmetically, the car shows its age with scratches, chips, and areas of missing paint. The seller notes that a new battery tray will be needed as the original has rotted, and the trunk lock will also need replacement. Underneath, there is some light surface rust, but nothing beyond typical wear for a car of this era.
With its low mileage, original interior, desirable V6/manual drivetrain, and history of single-family ownership, this Fiero represents a rare opportunity to acquire a largely original survivor. As the first and only mid-engine production car from Pontiac, the Fiero has gained a growing following among enthusiasts and collectors. Would you preserve this 1985 Fiero as an original survivor, or would you give it fresh paint and refinements to make it shine?
Bid On This Auction
Slb0151 bid $1,100.00 2025-09-15 10:49:51
Suave79 bid $1,000.00 2025-09-14 10:07:46- Slb0151 bid $650.00 2025-09-09 19:22:40
Harold Odom bid $500.00 2025-09-09 18:10:10
eddie bid $200.00 2025-09-09 09:08:48
I had a red ‘85 with the same powertrain that I bought new. Mine was the SE so it didn’t have the body kit and big rear spoiler and IMO, looked better. The V6 version with manual transmission is surprisingly peppy and fun to drive. This one deserves a light restoration that corrects the mechanical issues but doesn’t break the bank, as there’s little chance of recovering an overspend based on the market (or lack thereof).
WoW !! Another “blast from the past” !! Very unique find right here~~
GM electrics of this era weren’t exactly durable. Last year I had a ’90 Olds Delta 88 with 40k miles and the digital HVAC controls were irrepairable, as I replaced every component I could and it still never worked. Hopefully someone can bring this one back to the road but it will be a challenge.
The Fiero is an interesting car overall. Back when they first came out I went to a Pontiac dealer to check it out. As soon as I sat in the car I knew it wasn’t for me. These cars have very limited legroom and not at all comfortable for tall people (I am 6ft1in) even with the seat all the way back. No way I would ever be happy with it. Later, a coworker bought one and said he loved it but he was about 5ft 6in tall. So go sit in the car before buying one.
I had one many years ago, loved driving it. Mine was a black GT with the V6 and auto. I am 5′ 10″+ and fit perfectly. This one is tempting. I liked the seats so much I put some in a GMC Safari Van.
I remember these when they came out in 84′. Always thought they were cool looking little cars. Always liked the harder lines of the earlier ones as opposed to the GT’s but the V6 was certainly an improvement over the 4. This ones right in my backyard but I’m happy with my 84′ Daytona turbo z.
When I was in school, the worst thing you could hear a teacher say was: “You have so much potential, if only you would apply yourself!” Well, the Fiero is a classic example of GM failing to apply itself! The cars had so much potential, if the Engineers were given the opportunity to do what they did best: design cars! But they were sabotaged at every turn by accountants and managers, who lacked vision and saw only the bottom line. The irony was that if the Engineers had been allowed to do their jobs, the car would have been a huge hit and immensely profitable to GM’s bottom line, making both the “bean counters” and management happy! But no, we got mediocrity instead, and Toyota proceeded to do what Toyota always does: Eat GM’s breakfast, lunch and dinner! The MR2 was selling at thousands of dollars over list price with long waiting lists, while GM had to offer rebates to sell cars that occasionally burst into flames! By the time GM finally got it right, both sales and the car’s reputation were in the toilet! When GM finally pulled the plug, the cars were actually quite good, but by then, no one cared!
I shudder to think what might have been if GM had built the cars as they should have been from the start, which is what the stillborn 1990 models would have been, with the correct engines from the get-go and with the bugs all worked out. Instead, GM used their customers as development engineers, which was common practice at GM at the time, which only destroyed the car’s reputation and sealed its fate! Conspiracy theorists could argue that GM management never wanted the car in the first place, so they did everything possible to kill the Fiero, by picking the wrong engine on initial release and building cars subject to spontaneous combustion and overheating, but I’m not so cynical. I simply think that GM’s management was simply incompetent, but not criminally negligent. The Fiero wasn’t GM’s first failure, and wouldn’t be their last, but it stings the most, because of all of the lost opportunities it represents.
It would take another twenty (20) years of bad decision-making and a bankruptcy filing before GM got serious about fixing its many management issues. The problem is, now that GM is finally building better cars, it may be too late!
Hey @Noah R, can you see the date codes & share the age of the tires? Man, I wanted one of these when I was in HS and they first came out. The later fastback GTs bring more $$ today, but I’ve always preferred this “notchback” look. So tempting!!
Hey JRussell
The tires are from 2018, but they are good and they have no side wall crack and good tread,
Thank You
Noah
Hey Jrussell
The tires are from 2018 and they have no sidewall cracks, they are in good condition and have lots of tread left!
All “sporty” GMs with the 2.8 MPFI V6 sounded really good back in the day (Walker “Dynomax” mufflers from the factory IIRC), and this one sounds good as well. Any chance this is the original exhaust, or is it aftermarket?
i hated working on these. they were a you know what to fix. i wouldn’t take 1 if were given to me
One less bidder! :) Challenging to work on for sure, but still a way cool throwback to a time when domestic cars were pretty boring.
Hey Jrussell
I believe it is the original exhaust!
Thanks
Noah
Loved all four of mine! ’86 GT with one of the earliest factory installed Getrag 5-speeds, an ’84 2M4/auto bought for my daughter, Silver ’88 Formula/5-speed, and my last one was a red ’88 Formula/auto with T-tops. I repainted that one in my garage, taking each panel off the chassis. Easy car to work on.
I’ve tried to post some pics, but they all show up flipped upside down. Any ideas why?
My car is identical to this. It developed a knock, so I took it off of the road, and purchased a low mileage 2.8 from a company that was doing Northstar swaps. Never have put the “new” motor in it. Maybe someday… one of my kids will…
Greetings everyone,
If you have any questions about the car please let me know
Thank You
Noah R- seller
These had a bad reputation when I was in high school in the 90s. Nobody wanted a Fiero and they were CHEAP. They were the butt of jokes mostly. Maybe the top of the line Formula GT versions at the end of the run were good, but as usual GM cancels something once they figure it out. And then they kill Pontiac instead of Buick because China. GM just disgusts me. Oh and they ruined Saab, so yeah…
Those wheels look good on these cars.
Hey @Noah R, sorry to see this ended up RNM. It’s a lot of money (relative to the value of the car) to get it from MA to NC, but if I can’t get it out of my head I might reach out with an offer. Do you have any ideas at this point why it won’t run more than 15 minutes? Thanks – Russell.
Hey Jussell,
I have been asking around, they say it could be a maps sensor, or a coolant temp sensor, When I replaced the icm, I used the proper thermal paste so that is set,
it’s definitely some sensor getting hot, but the problem is which one haha, it’s probably an easy fix, and I have a shipper that might be able to get it down there for you, relatively cheap
Thanks @Noah R, still rubbing my chin over this one.
No Problem car is still available give me a shout if you change your mind
774 -301-5420