A Better Fiero: 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver
This next car comes as a tip from David in Tampa who writes: To my eyes, this is the best iteration of a Fiero possible. I’m sure there are many who’d slap me for this opinion; they need to chill, it’s not like I insulted their wife. Ohhh man, when I opened this link I was so upset by the car that I wanted to slap David’s wife. I’m just joking, this is the best Fiero you will ever gaze your eyes upon, which you can only do for a moment because it is literally the Ark of the Covenant for Fiero people. Find this 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver offered for $24,750 in Ft Lauderdale, FL via ebay.
From the seller:
Item specifics
Condition:UsedSeller Notes:“VERY UNIQUE AUTOMOBILES THAT WERE FACTORY BUILT WITH A BEAUTIFUL DESIGN BY ZIMMER MOTOR CARS IN SYRACUSE NEW YORK”Year:1986VIN (Vehicle Identification Number):1G2PF3797GP265913Mileage:32000Engine:2.5 LITREModel:ZIMMER QUICK SILVERSub Model:QUCK SILVERInterior Color:RedFor Sale By:DealerExterior Color:RedTrim:CUSTOMVehicle Title:CleanPower Options:Air Conditioning, Power WindowsNumber of Cylinders:6Transmission:AutomaticFuel Type:GasolineMake:Other MakesDrive Type:RWDBody Type:Coupe
1986 ZIMMER QUICK SILVER FACTORY BUILT IN
SYRACUSE N.Y. ONLY 170 EVER BUILT
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1986 ZIMMER QUICK SILVER FACTORY BUILT IN SYRACUSE NEW YORK. THESE WERE VERY UNIQUE AUTOMOBILES AND THERE WERE ONLY 170 OF THESE QUICK SILVERS EVER BUILT. THEY WERE BUILT ON A PONTIAC FIERO GT FORMAT WITH THE 2.5 LITRE 6 CYL. ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. NOT MANY OUT THERE FOR SALE. THEY WERE MADE AT A COST OF $72,000 DOLLARS WHICH WITH INFLATION IN TODAY’S MONEY WOULD BE OVER A $100,000 DOLLARS. NICE RED EXTERIOR WITH A FEW SCRATCHES AND A RED INTERIOR WITH WOOD TRIM THAT IS LIKE NEW. RUNS VERY STRONG WITH A MID ENGINE AND NO MECHANICAL ISSUES. HAS GOOD COLD A/C, POWER WINDOWS AND AFTER MARKET AM FM STEREO. A CLASSIC OR COLLECTIBLE AUTOMOBILE. GREAT CRUISE NIGHT CAR OR JUST WEEKEND CRUISING. BEAUTIFUL CHROME WIRE WHEELS WITH GOOD TIRES AND CHROME BUMPERS. SPECIAL DESIGNED BY D.A. JOHNSON HEAD DESIGNER FOR ZIMMER MOTOR CARS. WITH JUST 32,000 MILES THERE ARE NO STORIES WITH THIS ONE.
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Driving a small car large?
Fiero…huh, I always figured they were Oldsmobile based or something.
Wow. More than I ever wanted to know about Zimmers (but fascinating stuff, so I’m sharing):
“The Zimmer Golden Spirit was the flagship of the Zimmer Motorcars Corporation with more than 1,500 produced during its production run from 1978 to 1988. The original Golden Spirit was built using a Ford Mustang chassis and drivetrain.
The second Zimmer Motorcars Corporation offering was the mid-engined Pontiac Fiero-based Quicksilver which was built between 1984 and 1988. The Quicksilver is a two-seat personal luxury car designed by former General Motors designer Don “D.A.” Johnson. Each Quicksilver was constructed from a complete Fiero donor car, which was dismantled at the Zimmer factory in order to lengthen the chassis by 16″. The Fiero bodywork was replaced by a new fiberglass body with styling similar to the Lincoln Mark series but with a sloping nose and pop-up hidden headlamps. The interior was trimmed in leather and wood, and the new body had increased luggage space in the front. The retail price of the Quicksilver was $52,000.[3]
Both models were built in the same factory in Pompano Beach, Florida, on simultaneous production lines between the years 1979 to 1988.[4] Ford supplied new Mustangs, which were then modified by stretching the frame for a longer wheelbase and modifying the bodywork etc. The Mustang VIN was retained as it met all the required US safety features at the time.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimmer_(automobile)
The other details about bankruptcy, some guy named Zimmer (no relation to Zimmer corporation) buying the rights to Zimmer motor cars… wowsers. What a story!
-Stan (the ever-curious Googling Stan…)
The part about “designed by former General Motors designer Don D.A. Johnson” makes me think Don quit GM because they wouldn’t build his designs. So we ended up with the Quicksilver which retailed for FOUR TIMES the cost of a loaded ‘86 Fiero. I have no words. Who would have paid that kind of money for such an ugly car? For 15% more money a buyer could have purchased a NEW Ferrari 328 in 1986 which is still a beautiful looking car today.
The line to slap David in Tampa, or in any other Florida city of his choosing, begins behind me.
This is a bunker busting weapon of mass destruction of all
competition at Radwood. An absolute cheat code.
The detractors here don’t understand marching to the beat of a different drummer or automotive brinksmanship. This Fiero is a polarizing, beautifully styled affront to bland sensibilities, a poke to the eye of complacency. This is the Heather Graham rollergirl of cars.
If it makes ordinary people upset then count me in.
https://clip.cafe/repo-man-1984/ordinary-fucking-people/
I think this is more comparable to Mark Wahlberg’s Dirk Diggler in the same film.
Or at least the costume.
“KEEP . . . . HEATHER GRAHAM’S NAME . . . OUT . . . YOUR DAMN . . . MOUTH!!!!!!!!!”
As much as I hate to admit it, the Quicksilver would have fit right in Boogie Nights. Perfect analogy. Hideous car, but spot-on reference.