David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/29/24 12:05 p.m.
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The intro of the ad perfectly sets up this one:

Do you like flying under the radar?

Hate when people give you thumbs up on the road?

This car is not for you.

This car, though, offers something for those who dream big.

While it looks like a flared, widened, flattened 1978 Austin Mini, underneath lies a modified Fiero chassis. …

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Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
7/29/24 12:11 p.m.

I'm not really sure why it exists, but I'm certainly glad it exists.

racerfink
racerfink UberDork
7/29/24 12:42 p.m.

I'm guessing they probably had all that stuff lying around the shop, otherwise, how would you even...

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/29/24 12:45 p.m.

In reply to racerfink :

One of life’s great questions....

Noddaz
Noddaz GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
7/29/24 1:04 p.m.

Wow.  

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
7/29/24 1:10 p.m.

That wheel fitment is so good and so right. This is nuts in the best way.

You have to hear the idle video in the listing. Yes, I would characterize that cam as "healthy".

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/29/24 1:20 p.m.

Look like a Hot Wheels car brought to life.

Mr_Asa
Mr_Asa MegaDork
7/29/24 1:34 p.m.
Keith Tanner said:

That wheel fitment is so good and so right. This is nuts in the best way.

You have to hear the idle video in the listing. Yes, I would characterize that cam as "healthy".

I believe the cool kids call that a Van Halen cam

Purple Frog
Purple Frog GRM+ Memberand Dork
7/29/24 1:37 p.m.

Geez... why is it i understand this build completely.  Right down to the amazing paint job.   smiley

racerfink
racerfink UberDork
7/29/24 1:42 p.m.

In reply to Mr_Asa :

Only if your name is Waldo.

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
7/29/24 1:43 p.m.

I don't FEEL tardy.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/29/24 1:53 p.m.
Driven5
Driven5 PowerDork
7/29/24 2:03 p.m.

I both understand why, and am glad that, this exists much more than the 1k hp Vette.

brandonsmash
brandonsmash GRM+ Memberand Reader
7/30/24 12:10 a.m.

Huh. I kind of want that. There are better things on which to spend 30 large, sure, but there are definitely worse ideas too. 

accordionfolder
accordionfolder UltraDork
7/30/24 8:43 a.m.

Automatic kills the vibe for me, but that's a weird hat car for sure!

 

Well, that and the whole "THIS IS A SHOW CAR NOT A RACECAR. The parachute is non functional." From the ad. 

SV reX
SV reX MegaDork
7/30/24 8:57 a.m.

That's fantastic!

Eelwig
Eelwig GRM+ Memberand New Reader
7/30/24 1:48 p.m.

remindsme of the one that Huffaker brought to run  offs years ago.  I think it was rear wheel drivew too

n2xlr8n
n2xlr8n GRM+ Memberand New Reader
7/31/24 9:26 a.m.

In reply to Keith Tanner :

Don't wanna be no uptown fool.

stroker
stroker PowerDork
7/31/24 11:14 a.m.

I'd pay money for video of Adrian Newey's reaction to seeing that...

AClockworkGarage
AClockworkGarage Dork
7/31/24 9:47 p.m.

Anytime I see a Fiero turned into something else I always think the same thing.

I'd rather have a Fiero.

Loweguy5
Loweguy5 GRM+ Memberand Dork
7/31/24 11:36 p.m.

All I see is Jay Leno's "Shogun", the Fiesta with SHO powertrain installed in the back.  And I like it...a LOT.

Spearfishin
Spearfishin Reader
8/1/24 8:39 p.m.
accordionfolder said:

Automatic kills the vibe for me, but that's a weird hat car for sure!

 

Well, that and the whole "THIS IS A SHOW CAR NOT A RACECAR. The parachute is non functional." From the ad. 

Yep, those two things. Otherwise, pretty sweet! 

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