January 2, 2026

Singer Ferrari 308: 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT

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If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, then what does it mean if your flattery is so good that you get sued by Ferrari. But I think I’ve gotten ahead of myself. Back in the 1980s there was a Canadian company called Singer (no relation to the modern Porsche 911 restomod shop in California) that built a few replica Fierrari kit bodies that were such a convincing 308 that Ferrari sued them after 12 examples left were built. Today this car won’t get you free parking at the Ritz Carlton, but it might get you first prize at a Magnum PI lookalike contest (bring your own mustache). Find this 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT bidding for $15,000 reserve-not-met with 5 days to go located in Houston, TX via ebay motors auctions.

From the seller:

About this vehicle
Magnum PI replica many Ferrari OEM parts
Seller’s Notes
Solid roof Not a targa!
Vehicle Details
Based on an 1986 Pontiac fiero 2.8 liter V6…Only 12 of these were made in Canada by Stinger until the company got sued by Ferrari. This is the most accurate Ferrari replica that you will find, it’s fully functional (run and drive vehicle), brakes have been done. Tuneup has been done. The car was repainted the targa top was refinished, new tires, Killswitch and a battery. has original Ferrari parts. Manual 4 speed
Exterior
Only 12 of these were made in Canada by STINGER,until the company got sued by Ferrari. This is the most accurate Ferrari replica that you will find, it’s fully functional run and drive vehicle, brakes have been done. Tuneup has been done. The car was repainted the targa top was refinished, new tires, Killswitch and a battery. has original Ferrari parts . Manual 4 speed

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I see a bunch of Ferrari parts… floor mats, hood badge, emblems all over the place…maybe even the tail lights (those can be really pricey).

Guys with Fauxrarris love doing that kinda stuff.

I own an ’88 Mera. I spent time “de-fauxing” it so it’s back what the Pontiac dealer delivered. In my mind, that’s more authentic. And, probably much rarer (247 Meras were made, counting the original “mule” prototype, compared to 12,000+ real 308s/variants).

These fieros are fun cars, especially the ’88s, which had Hulki Aldikacti’s new suspension design. Not designed by Lotus, as reported by some… just ripped off by GM.

As I’ve said before, when the Pontiac engineers put a V6 turbo with the new suspension in the Fiero, it got lower track times than the current Corvette back then.

That was the real reason GM cancelled the Fiero– there was NO way they wanted it to compete with their high-dollar, high-profit fiberfabulous mobile.

It took another 32 years before GM finally made a mid-engined ‘Vette.

Fieros are way cheaper to service than a Ferrari… you don’t have to drop the engine to change the spark plugs! I’m only half kidding. Ferrari mechanics with tiny hands and special tools could change out the plugs by removing the wheels and heat shields… but my buddy always said he preferred pulling the engine because it was such a bugger to get at the plugs by the firewall.

In the end he wound up just pulling a few motor mounts and “turning” the engine a bit for easier access. He had larger hands…

-Stan (the *other* Stan…)

“Has original Ferrari parts.” Uh, okay if you say so.

My takeaway is that the shifter gate is misleading – and I didn’t realize the Fiero in v6 trim ever had a manual transmission that only offered four ratios. Other than that, I love Fieros that aspire to be a close facsimile of a Ferrari 308.

Stan Beyerman says:
January 3, 2026 at 1:53 pm
I see a bunch of Ferrari parts… floor mats, hood badge, emblems all over the place…maybe even the tail lights (those can be really pricey).
Guys with Fauxrarris love doing that kinda stuff.
I own an ’88 Mera. I spent time “de-fauxing” it so it’s back what the Pontiac dealer delivered. In my mind, that’s more authentic. And, probably much rarer (247 Meras were made, counting the original “mule” prototype, compared to 12,000+ real 308s/variants).
These fieros are fun cars, especially the ’88s, which had Hulki Aldikacti’s new suspension design. Not designed by Lotus, as reported by some… just ripped off by GM.
As I’ve said before, when the Pontiac engineers put a V6 turbo with the new suspension in the Fiero, it got lower track times than the current Corvette back then.
That was the real reason GM cancelled the Fiero– there was NO way they wanted it to compete with their high-dollar, high-profit fiberfabulous mobile.
It took another 32 years before GM finally made a mid-engined ‘Vette.
Fieros are way cheaper to service than a Ferrari… you don’t have to drop the engine to change the spark plugs! I’m only half kidding. Ferrari mechanics with tiny hands and special tools could change out the plugs by removing the wheels and heat shields… but my buddy always said he preferred pulling the engine because it was such a bugger to get at the plugs by the firewall.
In the end he wound up just pulling a few motor mounts and “turning” the engine a bit for easier access. He had larger hands…
-Stan (the *other* Stan…)
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Note the company that made these is named Stinger (with a “t”), not Singer.

Pleasantly surprised to see they fabbed a fully custom dashboard and interior resembling the 308’s. Most Fiero rebodies just use the stock Fiero dash/interior and maybe dress it up a bit at most. Big center hump can’t be avoided tho’, as that’s a Fiero major structural member that also houses the gas tank.

Reckon the “original Ferrari parts” must be misc. trim parts like the badges, exterior door handles, various lights, bumpers, maybe also the nose and sail-panel louvers.

Ah, yes, the usual Houston car with Hawaii plates.