Faux-ieros: Wanna-be Italians based on Pontiacs

These days, it seems that most Fieros are wearing costumes, usually mimicking Italian exotica.  Here we have two such beasts, one immitating a Lamborghini Countach and one a Ferrari F355 spyder.

The Fauxrrari is obviously finished to a greater extent, but does the Lambfauxghini have the same potential?  These cars are for two very different buyers.  Poseur #1 wants to personalize and enjoy the build, while poseur #2 wants to start posing as soon as the check is written (or bounces?).  The problem is that, despite the looks, the Fauxrrari is not yet a runner and the seller isn’t sure why.  That’s a bit scary.

The Lambfaux seller includes an astonishing number of parts, and it could be that a real Countach buyer gets this for this items and sells off the Fiero and plastic body.  The Fauxrrari seller claims new Sony speakers as one of the high points for the car, so that’s frightening.

Click for eBay ad #1
Santa Maria, CA
$9,500 with 1 bid and reserve not met
Posted by CG
01/04/2014 update: ended at $9,500 with reserve not met.  Relisted with same result.

Parts, anyone?

Click for eBay ad
Westlake Village, CA
$15,000 BIN with offers considered (and apparently 7 rejected to date)
01/04/2014 update: Ended unsold, then relisted and sold for $9,100 with 6 bids

Ad text #1:

Since I was young, I dreamed of owning a Lamborghini Countach.  I finally realized that dream, many years ago…sort of. 

I purchased this half-built kit car and started the process of creating my own supercar.

Along the way I met a whole new family of passionate friends that shared the same dreams, met countless people who just wanted to learn more, or just be close to such an exotic machine.

I recently re-located my home and businesses to Los Angeles and as part of that move, my most painful loss is the fact that I need to now part with my car. I simply do not have a location to store and work on it now, and so I must sell it to someone else who can finish it and drive it. This has been a gut-wrenching decision, but hopefully this will create an opportunity for someone else to take on this project and continue the adventure!

This is a Pontiac Fiero-based non-stretch chassis with an IFG Koenig Countach body.  It still has the stock engine and drive train. It has no crazy engine modifications to make getting it running well a big problem.  I have completely re-built the suspension system with Pro-Thane urethane bushings and and after an alignment and tighten-up will be a real smooth-mover! It has not been driven or ran for many years, so it will require a thorough mechanical inspection and cleanup before driving. I did drive it myself when I first purchased the car, then I started the process of re-building it. I had plans of pulling the engine and upgrading the engine to a v-8 which has been done many times to cars like this, but I never got that far.

When I embarked on this project I decided that I wanted the experience of driving this car to be as accurate and realistic as possible of that of a real Lamborghini Countach. So the process of completely gutting the interior began. I created custom interior panels, dash board and other components to resemble the actual Lambo interior.  I then started a several-year process of sourcing all-authentic Lamborghini interior parts for the the switches, indicators, selectors and other components that would create a great driving environment and convince any passer-by that this was a true super car.  I work in the movie and TV industry, so I figured it should work as a picture car as well, so accuracy was important. I painstakingly re-wired the Pontiac wiring system to work with the Lamborghini switches and it’s trademark pushbutton switches! No easy task, let me tell you!

I spent many years and many thousand dollars finding original replacement parts for the car. I have amassed an incredible collection of exceptionally rare original Lamborghini parts that I am selling ALONG WITH this car. See this PAGE for a partial listing of everything included.

This is virtually a turn-key project car that has almost everything that you need to complete the vehicle.

The car has not been driven for many years and will require a basic service and mechanical check out prior to being driven. The wheels are in prefect shape, the tires are original Pirelli P-7s (exceptionally rare!) and as such are older, but have plenty of tread, though they’ll likely need replacement before they get any real mileage.

NOTE: This car has a CA DMV Specially Constructed Vehicle number designation which is a highly sought after designation that should allow it to be registered by its body or engine year and thus allow smog check exemption. It has not been registered since 2002 (I believe) so buyer will be responsible for all registration fees and costs associated with the title. 

I am selling the vehicle, all the Lambo OEM original parts, several custom made replica parts. Every single piece and element that I purchased, built and traded for to create this car is being sold along with it. Everything, including seals, battery, filters, wires, switches and the list goes on and on. Click here for details

Arrangements can be made to view this car in Santa Maria, CA 93455 with prior notice. I do not live in Santa Maria so I have to arrange travel to meet you, so only serious buyers please. 

Upon purchasing the car, you will need to schedule a flatbed tow truck or car hauler to move it, as it does not run on its own at this time.  I will require a $2,000 deposit upon agreement to purchase. I will end all ads, auction and promotion of the sale of this vehicle at that time and no sooner.  I am selling it as-is with no warranty expressed, no returns or refunds. Please understand what you are purchasing. It has much work to be done to get in running and looking like the true beauty she is inside. If you know about these project, you understand the work that goes into them, and you will also understand the incredible value for the amount of material that you will receive along with this car. Parting out all the original Lamborghini OEM parts and replicas might even be enough to cover the entire selling price! Many of these items are exceptionally rare and took me YEARS to source.

In addition to the vehicle this sale comes with an outstanding collection of authentic, replica and custom made Lamborghini parts, accessories, emblems, decals and other items that will transform your experience of owning this car!

Some of the items that come with this sale include:

Lamborghini Parking Sign
Assorted Replacement Carello Lenses, Red, Amber, Clear
Lamborghini OEM Round vents
Lambo OEM Wheel Center Decals
Turn Indicator Lenses, Carello
Lambo Diablo v12 Fiberglass Engine Cover kit complete with manifold timing cover and hose connections.
3” Monza Dual exhaust tips
Full Car Stereo System
Car Stereo Speakers
OmniFi Complete Harddrive based sound system
OEM Lambrghini Grundig CD changer and leather holder (Came from a Diablo I think)
Pair of OEM Authentic Viataloni Baby Turbo side view mirrors
OEM Lamborghini Dual Italian Air horn and compressor
OEM Lamborghini Steering Wheel rubber collar gasket
Replacement Fiero Clutch Pedal Assembly
OEM Original Fiero Rear spring (Drops spring are installed in car)
Courtesy overhead light assembly
OEM Lamborghini Side air vents and reducers
Lamborghini License plate holders, 2x
Turn Signal Plexiglass covers (custom laser etched)
Many, Many Lamborghini Stickers and decals
Aluminum engine, and vehicle identification plates.
Aluminum Vacuum hose outing diagram plates
Virtually all interior OEM Lamborghini switches and dials 
Pre-cut and ready to go speaker cables
Remote Door unlatch solenoid system and key fob.
New Fel-Pro Gasket set
New 12 volt battery
New Brake fluid (2 containers)
Lamborghini OEM leather sample swatches
OEM Lamborghini switches from Jalpa interior
New Spray Rubberized Undercoating
4 (or 5–can’t remember) point Racing Harness seatbelts
New Weather Stripping for window and door seals
Pre-made fiberglass pieces for interior (just needs upholstery)
Full IFG blue prints that came with original body kit
New Oil filter
New Fuel Filter
New Thermostat
Gallon of Metal Primer (acid)
Sony single disc CD Player
OEM Round headlights Lo/Hi beam
Misc and Assorted Lamborghini OEM gaskets and seals
OEM Lamborghini Reflectors red and amber
Big box of original Fiero and other vehicle interior wiring harnesses
OEM Lamborghini Cigarette Lighter
OEM Lamborghini Ashtray
OEM Lamborghini Rear view mirror
FIX-A Lens reflective adhesive plastic
New Speaker grills
Lamborghini Club, Metal Badge Emblem
New Lug Nut lock set
Misc and assorted hardware and hinges
Pro-Thane bushings and Arms (installed, need alignment)
OEM Lamborghini Bull Emblem
OZ Racing Wheel Decals
OEM Lamborghini Gas and Brake Pedal Rubber Pads
New Leather Shift Knob
Lamborghini Tire Valve Caps
OEM Lamborghini Windshield Sprayer jets
Passenger Foot rest assembly
Lamborghini OEM Hood and boot release assembly. (Adapted to electronic switches to be used with auto door system!
Fiberglass Headlight buckets
Lamborghini Horn Embossed Bull Horn Pad
Lamborghini Hood Ornament
Lamborghini OEM USA rear taillight bumper rubber surrounds
New Pulley belts
Lamborghini OEM Window roll up and down center console switches
Lamborghini Quartz Digital Clock (Very RARE!) Wired ready to install
Brass Lamborghini MOMO edition name plate (replica)
Pair Lamborghini OEM Disegno Bertone emblems (replica)

 Entire Lambo Library and Reference Collection including:
Pontiac Fiero Haynes Repair Manual
Welder’s Handbook
Small Block Chevy Rebuild book (When your ready to do the v-8 swap)
Haynes Emissions Control book
Haynes Autobody repair and painting book
Lamborghini Designs How to build a Countach Replica Book

Plus my Personal Reference Binder jam-packed with reference photo’s of Lamborghini’s from every angle inside and out. Wiring diagrams, notes about this build and other helpful information. This is a treasure in and of itself!

Web search: ifglamborghini4sale.weebly for more images

Serious Inquiries Only.

Ad text #2:

This is a well done Ferrari replica project. The body is fiberglass and looks just like the real one. It has a few scratches The chassis is a 1985 Pontiac Fiero. The car has been in storage for years. Title is from state of Washington, then sold by CA dealer in 2004 with receipt. The car will start up and run but not very well. It idles, but stumbles on take off. Headlights and turn signals work, tach and speedo do not. This is NOT a car you can drive home. The additional work that I know it needs: The exhaust is too close to the trunk and the carpet lining gets very hot after driving it a few miles. The coolant should be flushed. (looks brown). The radio stopped working. The Good: New seat covers with new Sony built in speakers. New front brakes/rotors. The looks from other people is simply amazing! Here are a