The DFW Car & Toy Museum has added a 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT to its collection, offering visitors a chance to see a well-preserved example of one of America's few mid-engine production cars. The vehicle, part of The Ron Sturgeon Collection, is finished in factory red and has just 60,000 original miles.
Built by Pontiac from 1984 to 1988, the Fiero was a bold experiment for General Motors. The GT model, introduced in 1985, featured a 2.8-liter V6 engine producing 130 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque, paired with a three-speed automatic transaxle. Its mid-engine layout, rare for an American car at the time, provided balanced handling and a driving experience reminiscent of exotic sports cars, yet it remained practical for daily use.
This particular Fiero GT boasts original features such as pop-up headlights, a vented engine lid, asymmetrical quarter-panel vent, rear spoiler, fog lights, and a removable sunroof. Inside, the cabin includes power windows, a Pioneer head unit, headrest speakers, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The driver-focused gauge cluster includes an 85-mph speedometer and a 6,500-rpm tachometer, along with auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, voltage, and oil pressure.
Ron Sturgeon, founder of the DFW Car & Toy Museum, emphasized the Fiero's significance. "The Fiero GT has always been an automotive outlier, and that's exactly why I love it," he said. "It's mid-engine, American, sporty, and full of character—and this one is about as clean as you'll find."
The Fiero's production run was brief, but its impact on automotive design and its cult following persist. This low-mileage 1985 GT offers a rare opportunity to see one in nearly original condition. The museum, located at 2550 McMillan Parkway in Fort Worth, Texas, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission and parking are free, and the museum is dog-friendly. More information is available at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.
