Few cars spark conversation quite like a Ferrari replica, and this 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE–based build is guaranteed to do exactly that. Listed on eBay at no reserve, this red Fiero Ferrari replica blends mid-1980s Pontiac engineering with unmistakable Italian-inspired styling—and it does so with a healthy sense of humor from the seller.
Underneath the exotic-inspired bodywork is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE, powered by a 2.8-liter V6 and paired with an automatic transmission. It’s rear-wheel drive, two seats, and titled clean. The odometer shows 84,015 miles. While it may look like something that rolled out of Maranello at a glance, the seller makes no secret of its true origins. This is very much a Fiero at heart—just wearing a much flashier outfit.
One standout detail: there is no roof. This convertible-style configuration means open-air driving is part of the experience, whether you planned on it or not. The seller notes a newer battery and newer brakes, suggesting at least some recent maintenance has been handled. Beyond that, it is being sold as-is, where-is, with the buyer responsible for shipping.
The listing leans into the fun factor rather than perfection. The seller openly describes it as an “instant head turner” and an “optical illusion on four wheels.” It’s positioned as a car for someone who values attention and entertainment over pedigree. Gas station stops are likely to turn into impromptu Q&A sessions, and parking lots may become photo backdrops.
Ferrari replicas built on Fieros have long held a niche in the hobby. Some buyers appreciate them as affordable entry points into exotic-inspired styling. Others simply enjoy the novelty and the reactions they generate. Either way, a no-reserve auction adds another layer of intrigue—when the hammer falls, it’s going to a new home.
This isn’t about concours authenticity or investment-grade rarity. It’s about fun, presence, and a bit of theatrical flair. If you’ve ever wanted the look of a high-dollar Italian sports car without the high-dollar maintenance, this Fiero-based replica delivers that formula in bold red.
So here’s the question: are you ready to embrace the illusion and enjoy the spotlight, or would you keep searching for the real thing?
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This gets my interest. Bought an ‘85 Fiero new with the V6 and a 4-speed. With that engine it was peppy and fun. For the right price and if it’s mechanically sound this could be enjoyable. The lack of any soft top at all is a drawback however, and getting something fabricated would get expensive in a hurry.
I’m no engineer, but wonder if removing the Fiero’s upper steel understructure isn’t asking for inordinate amounts of flex in what’s left. That problem bedeviled a lot of convertible conversions that didn’t have reinforcements added, and it wouldn’t surprise me here. Pontiac, after all, never made a drop-top Fiero.
Aside from that, I’m just not at all down with fake Ferraris, no matter what base the copycat panels are added to. To me, they have the “ugh!” factor about on a par with VW Beetles sporting fake Rolls-Royce grilles.