How much does a mid-engine car need neo-classical styling? As much as a fish needs a bicycle, yet the Zimmer Quicksilver exists.
Essentially a Pontiac Fiero wearing a Great Gatsby costume, this particular Quicksilver is fitted with the 2.8-liter V6 mated to the four-speed auto.
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Of all the Zimmers I've seen, I actually wouldn't mind this one.
And I bet it'd be a surefire class winner (loser?) at the Concours d'Lemons. 
Oh, and two recent-ish sales, courtesy BAT:
I'd daily it.
I feel like Wayne Newton should be their spokesperson.
Certainly an oddball, but better styled than many. The poor Fiero suffered through poor years - it had passed scrutiny by GM only disguised as a commuter car powered by the Iron Puke engine and with suspension derived from other GM models that didn't result in decent handling. They finally got the V6, a 5 speed and for 1988 only, a completely revised suspension that actually worked. I owned a 1988 for 20 years (I had attended to suspension improvements and bumped the engine up to 300 bhp with a turbo)
The other body style was (to my taste) much better - the Mera was Ferrari-ish and was sold (all 247 of them) from GM dealers.
It's so awful that I like it. I'd daily it.
I've been half-heartedly keeping an eye out for a bad Fiero Lambo or Ferrari kit car. It would be fun at cars & coffee type events.
Is the Zimmer the opposite of a Honda del Sol?
How’s that?
The Zimmer is mid-engine but looks front-engine.
The del Sol is front-engine but (kinda) looks mid-engine.
Mainly sharing this for JG’s amusement.
Colin Wood said:Oh, and two recent-ish sales, courtesy BAT:
- 500-Mile 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver - sold for $24,000 on 9/17/22
- 14k-Mile 1987 Zimmer Quicksilver - sold for $12,750 on 7/12/22
Zimmer Quicksilver price in 1986? $51,950. That's $149,623.58 in today's money.
Maybe these are a bargain 
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In reply to J.A. Ackley :
Wow, yeah that's a heck of a bargin.
Also something to consider? Hagerty values for a V6 Fiero from the same year:
(Hagerty notes the automatic decreases value by about $1000)
wspohn said:Certainly an oddball, but better styled than many. The poor Fiero suffered through poor years - it had passed scrutiny by GM only disguised as a commuter car powered by the Iron Puke engine and with suspension derived from other GM models that didn't result in decent handling. They finally got the V6, a 5 speed and for 1988 only, a completely revised suspension that actually worked. I owned a 1988 for 20 years (I had attended to suspension improvements and bumped the engine up to 300 bhp with a turbo)
The other body style was (to my taste) much better - the Mera was Ferrari-ish and was sold (all 247 of them) from GM dealers.
I had one of the 1988 Mera's for a good long while. Loved that car.
I really like the one posted i is just silly enough for me.
Just taking a minute to read ye olde Wikipedia entry on the Quicksilver: About 170 cars built with a retail price of $51,950 in 1986 so, today, about $150,000.
David S. Wallens said:Just taking a minute to read ye olde Wikipedia entry on the Quicksilver: About 170 cars built with a retail price of $51,950 in 1986 so, today, about $150,000.
170? Well, they've certainly got the rarity thing going for them. Now we need to know if they're "desirable."
In reply to 1988RedT2 :
That is certainly the big question. Also, according to Wikipedia,only available with the automatic.
Lowered on some old-school JDM wheels? I'm not sure.
Of all the things Zimmer made, the Quicksilver is the least "obseen" or "out there." Generally, it is pretty mainstream. Sort of an interpretation of Fiero meets El Dorado or Lincolm Mark 3 thru 6
Otherwise, this is the more typical Zimmer:
In reply to John Welsh :
The biggest problem I have with so many neo-classics is that 90% of the car looks okay, but then the door or the roof totally clashes with the rest of the body.
In reply to Colin Wood :
Lowered- YES
JDM Wheels? Eh. (though I like the blackout effect on the Watanabes)
I think it would look pretty good on factory Fiero Basketweaves, or maybe FWD MoPar Pizza wheels.
In reply to wearymicrobe :
Wow. I had forgotten these even existed.
In reply to Colin Wood :
Needs more VIP wheels
Zimmer made bank producing absolute garbage.
Appleseed said:Zimmer made bank producing absolute garbage.
Which is unfortunate because the Fiero was a pretty decent car that just needed a little more sorting out.
Is there a structural reason the Fiero has such a wide center counsel? Just think of how much room there would be if it was removed altogether or at least made much smaller.
Fuel tank is down the center tunnel.
The big tunnel and the "basket handle" loop that goes over the passenger compartment and connects to the very beefy firewall behind the seats both make the car very rigid.
VolvoHeretic said:Is there a structural reason the Fiero has such a wide center counsel? Just think of how much room there would be if it was removed altogether or at least made much smaller.
It might be too wide, but it's a good height for the late 80s. "Supposedly" you could do a line of blow and not take your eyes off the road.
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