It seems like there’s a rash of replicas and kit cars coming out of the woodwork, reminding us just how many aftermarket companies sprung up in the 80s to create the (affordable) supercar of your dreams. Ferrari and Lamborghini were obviously the most copied, and all to varying degrees of success. The Pontiac Fiero is often the basis for these conversions, and today’s Ferrari clone is one of the better ones we’ve seen to be conceived on the backbone of a sporty Pontiac coupe. Find this rarely seen Corson Ferrari kit car here on craigslist for $21,000.

Thanks to Barn Finds reader Tony P. for the find. At the time, Corson marketed itself as one of the highest-quality replicas on the market. While I have never laid hands on one, and opinions over build quality are subjective at best, the photos seem to back this claim up with lots of seemingly authentic details. The taillights, for example, look like the ones you’d find on a real 512 BB. The same goes for the amber headlight panels on the nose. The proportions are also spot on, or at least as much as they can be, riding on a Fiero platform. While it’s certainly “stubbier,” the width and stance are as close to being accurate as we’ve seen on most kit-based replicas.

While it’s impossible to assess things like panel gaps and fitment of the glass from this side of a monitor, what we can see does look decent from here. In addition, the wheels actually have the proper width and offset to fill out those generous wheel arches. When you review marketing materials for Corson, it’s clear they placed an emphasis on build quality and high-end features, with brochures claiming that it even came with a completely redesigned interior so you weren’t staring at a cheap Fiero cockpit. HRE wheels were even an option at the time.

And let’s not forget the best feature of all: the Corson was powered by a 5.7L, transverse-mounted V8, supposedly good for approximately 450 horsepower. Corson didn’t stop there, adding KYB shocks and Suspension Techniques sway bars to help keep the car out of the weeds. This press photo shows the coupe and Spyder in as-new condition, and they look absolutely spectacular. Even if you take the Ferrari connection out of it, this is a great looking coupe with a potent powerplant installed in what looks like an intelligently-conceived design. The seller has owned his Corson for 21 years and his asking price seems fair for a high-quality replica that rarely comes to market.