“The idea of the MERA was born when the Fiero was first introduced with the V-6 engine” says Bob Bracey, owner of Corporate Concepts in Capac, Michigan (USA) and creator of the Mera. It was obvious to Bob that the space frame of the Fiero would make an excellent platform for a re-body. Bob and some of his employees began looking at several cars which they thought would be good candidates. They ultimately decided that the 308 Ferrari was the best choice. Magnum PI was popular at the time and the 308 was very recognizable and alluring to the public. After almost 2 years of clay work and design work, the MERA was born in 1987. For 1987 about 88 Fiero GTs were converted into 1987 Meras. With the introduction of the 1988 Fiero, the MERA utilized the 1988 Formula because it was a better value. About 159 were made on the Formula chassis, bringing the total MERAs produced to 247. A big change for the 1988 MERA was the addition of the replica aluminum rims specially cast by Cromadora of Italy for the MERA conversion, who at one time cast rims for Ferarri. The MERAs built on the 1987 GT used the original Fiero rim which was repainted to match the body color of the car. The MERA was sold through Pontiac dealers only as a new car. No kits were ever sold, and only new Fieros were used for the conversions. The MERA was not endorsed by GM but was a Pontiac dealer option similar to that of ordering a conversion van. 1988 MERAs sold for (depending on options — MERA and Pontiac) for about $24,000 to $28,000. At the time this price range was not much less than a Corvette. (Note: all 308-328 “kit cars” have been molded off of a MERA or off of another kit that was ultimately molded off of a MERA!).
the addition of the replica aluminum rims specially cast by Cromadora of Italy for the MERA conversion, who at one time cast rims for Ferarri. The MERAs built on the 1987 GT used the original Fiero rim which was repainted to match the body color of the car. The MERA was sold through Pontiac dealers only as a new car. No kits were ever sold, and only new Fieros were used for the conversions. The MERA was not endorsed by GM but was a Pontiac dealer option similar to that of ordering a conversion van. 1988 MERAs sold for (depending on options — MERA and Pontiac) for about $24,000 to $28,000. At the time this price range was not much less than a Corvette. (Note: all 308-328 “kit cars” have been molded off of a MERA or off of another kit that was ultimately molded off of a MERA!).
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