1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula

Thanks to Pat, who told me about this car, and about how he autocrosses it. It was apparently found buried under pine needles and other forest debris down in Washington State, and after much work we can see the results. As you might guess, the wheels are from a larger but contemporary Pontiac, and they look great. Rear spoiler is from a Lumina (which certainly never needed it). Pontiac didn't build the Fiero for very long, and it wasn't until this, it's final year, that the car started living up to it's sporty looks.

I seriously thought about buying a Fiero in 1985. At the time it seemed impractical, but the boy racer in me was severely tempted. Examining this car, I love the oversized looking wheels, which fit the wheel wells perfectly. Almost every surface and shape slopes forward. The nose makes me think of a marine predator. A remarkable design for GM, better than expected. Too bad they didn't have the chops (or perhaps the management) to make the car under the skin as good as it's surface.

1973 Pontiac Ventura 4dr

I think this car looks a bit better than the '71 Chevy Nova. It's the grille and the smooth sculpting around the headlights. Rear wheels here look like they are from an Oldsmobile. Shame about the spray painting.

I was surprised to see it has up to date tags. Someone must still be driving it.

Post #50! 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Superior Ambulance

Something special for the 50th post.

I saw this beauty on my way home, and didn't know when I would ever see it again. As you can see by the uneven colours, I struggled to get good results.

Looking at all the lights and bric-a-brac, I half expected the plates to be "ECTO-1". So wild, the pointy emergency flashers, the enormous sirens. Yet it is the real thing -- this was an actual ambulance.

The other modifications are more tame but still interesting -- the single pair of taillights, raised roof, curved rear window glass. Plus of course the classic platform -- such a beautiful design. Clearly a shared platform with the hearse by the same company -- not an inspiring thought if you were to need it's services.

1982 Pontiac J2000