The Ferrari F50 might not be as iconic as its predecessor, the F40, but its F1-derived V12 engine places it among the best supercars of the ’90s. For those who loved the F50 but couldn’t afford it, the replica business created the pictured copycat based on a humble 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT.
The good thing is that while the F50 got more expensive, replicas are getting cheaper and this one is currently listed for sale on eBay. The seller suggests that this is a “high-end build” from the early 90’s, with the conversion cost exceeding $80,000. While this number sounds excessive, all of the bespoke body panels of the car are made of fiberglass, trying hard to resemble the real F50.
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The result looks like a life-size version of cheap Ferrari-themed plastic toys. It is definitely not the worst Fiero-based replica, but the messed-up proportions won’t be fooling anyone, with the bloated front bumper emphasizing the smiley look.
Despite the design flaws, the replica appears to be in a good shape for its age, at least from a distance. A closer look reveals damage on the fiberglass body, with the tires rubbing on the fenders when in full lock. Speaking of tires, the pictured Rays T37 wheels are not included in the sale, as the next owner will take the car with its original Ferrari-style rims.
The interior has some custom touches with black and yellow upholstery on the seats and door cards, plus a couple of Ferrari badges. Opening the massive rear deck reveals the Fiero underpinnings, with the mid-mounted 2.8-liter V6 sending power to the rear axle through a three-speed automatic transmission. We guess that the difference in the sound experience will be even greater than the difference in the looks department since the real F50 is among the best sounding supercars out there.
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The F50 impersonator made an appearance on the “throtl” YouTube channel back in October 2021, where the team allegedly bought it for a “crazy good deal”. As you can see in the video above, it had an even higher ground clearance. Indeed, the seller suggests that the replica recently got a fresh set of rotors/brake pads and a lowering kit.
The eBay listing has a starting bid of $20,000 with no interested parties at the moment of writing. How much would you offer for the uniqueness of owning a fake F50?
