1988 Pontiac Fiero MERA No. 8147

1988 Pontiac Fiero

1988 Pontiac Fiero MERA

This 1988 Pontiac Fiero MERA No. 8147 is quite rare with only 247 examples built by Corporate Concepts, Capac Mi.The cars were given approval by Pontiac to enjoy a full factory warranty and were permitted to be sold by Pontiac dealers as a new car.The car has had only 2 previous owners (May 1989 for 13 years and Nov 2001 for 15 years each).It was well maintained but has recently had the gas tank removed and cleaned, new fuel pump, new fuel sending unit, new fuel, oil and gas filters, new fuel injectors, new distributor cap, wires and plugs.New exhaust tips (Dickman) painted and baked with high temp paint.All fluids were changed including new brake and clutch fluid.The heater core and hoses were replaced. The rear louver was repainted.

This is a beautiful example that gets a lot of attention, folks videoing the car or taking pictures while driving down the highway.Even though it is not a Ferrari few folks know that it is even rarer than one and that is where the conversations and story goes.Ebay is listing real 308's at costs of 70k.

This 1988 MERA comes with two sets of rims.The 15 x 7 inch rims are replica aluminum rims specially cast by Cromodora of Italy for the MERA conversion, who at one time cast rims for Ferrari.Ebay currently has a set of 4 that are in need of painting selling for $1,600.These are currently on the vehicle fitted with 265 x 50 15'sThe second set of rims are 16 x 7 inch MOMO's by Ferarri.Both are in excellent condition.

•2.8L V6 with Muncie-Getrag 5 speed manual Transmission

•WS6 Performance Suspension package

•Air Conditioning

•Power tinted Windows

•Power mirrors

•Power door locks

•Tilt steering wheel

Modifications -

The original owner immediately started the Ferrari upgrades at a cost of over $6k (1990). The car was entered in many car shows always taking 1st place and was trailered to events further than 200 miles. At the time he sold it in 2001 it had only 13k miles.

•Full Ferrari 308 Trim Package

•Russo red/satin black show quality urethane finish

•Authentic Ferrari style backup lamps

•Dickman authentic Ferrari style bumper and grill with intergral driving lamps

•Rosewood dash and console

•Dickman Ferrari style sport shifter kit

•Glove box and console tray

•Leather door panels

•Connolly leather seats

•Dino steering wheel with Ferrari horn button

•Fiam horns

•Brembo Brakes

At only 16,000 miles it is probably one of the lowest mileage MERA's in the US.

The vehicle is near perfect condition except the following:

•A/C does not blow cold. Compressor might need replacement.

•Original Radio right channel not working and was removed (it is available).A Sony blue tooth MP3/CD with USB and AUX has been installed.

•The driver's side rear panel and the left side of the rear deck lid have some slight bubbling that is visible up close but in general no one notices unless it is pointed out.

Facts about 1988 MERA

A nice write up about the MERA's is provided at fiero.net/mera/article

The 1988 Mera seen as the most sought after model and tops the Fiero list in resale value.

An interesting story of the second owner picking up the vehicle in Texas to drive it to Virginia he was pulled over by the Texas Highway Patrol due to the tags indicating it was a Fiero but to them it was obviously a Ferrari. He spent quite some time ensuring them that it was a Fiero MERA.

This car can be driven to its new home.

• Condition: Used
• Make: Pontiac
• Model: Fiero
• Type: MERA No. 8147
• Year: 1988
• Mileage: 16,200
• VIN: 1G2PE1196JP223093
• Color: Red
• Engine size: 2.8 L V6
• Number of cylinders: 6
• Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: 5 speed
• Interior color: Black
• Options: CD Player, Leather Seats
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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