Real Stalker - Imagine walking past a car that seems like a familiar friend and a stranger at the same time. Its design teases your memory—perhaps
a Lamborghini from a distance,
a BMW grille up close, and
a Corvette’s rear silhouette—yet nothing about it fits perfectly into any category you know.
This is the world of the “Stalker,” the only four-wheeled creation of American car modifier Jim Michaud from Phoenix,
Arizona, a one-off marvel that challenges how we see sports cars.
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The unique shaped car named 'Stalker' is built by Jim Michaud based on the 1984 Pontiac Fiero. (Picture from: RCNMag)
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The Stalker isn’t just another flashy vehicle; it’s a bold statement of creativity.
Michaud took
a 1986 Pontiac Fiero,
extended its chassis by nearly a foot,
and reimagined it with a center-steering layout that places the driver squarely between two passenger seats. This unusual setup evokes
the legendary McLaren F1 but carries
Michaud’s own signature flair.
Even the cabin surprises:
truck footrests were cleverly cut down for passenger convenience,
while the air cleaner for the Chevy 350 engine was handcrafted from two-inch exhaust tubing.
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| Jim Michaud's Stalker applied the position of the steering wheel is in the middle (like the McLaren F1 has), so the the car driver will be flanked by 2 passenger seats on the left and right sides. (Picture from: Fiero.nl) |
Every detail is a blend of utility and artistry. Visually,
the Stalker feels like a living collage of automotive design. At first glance, its body strongly echoes the lines of
a Lamborghini Diablo, yet the details reveal
Michaud’s imaginative twist, blending elements that seem both familiar and unexpected.
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| The 'S' emblems is pinned in front hood of the Jim Michaud's Stalker. (Picture from: RCNMag) |
The rear section borrows inspiration from a 2002 Corvette,
giving the car a sleek,
aggressive stance that contrasts intriguingly with the front. Speaking of the front,
Michaud incorporated
Toyota Celica GT headlights, an unusual choice that adds character and surprises the observer. These combinations make the car feel like a sculptural experiment, where every angle tells a different story.
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| Jim Michaud's Stalker's bodywork resembled as a Diablo replica, but modified in such a way on the back by combined with a 2002 Corvette rear section and coupled with the Toyota Celica GT headlights on the front. (Picture from: RCNMag) |
Adding to its mystique,
the Stalker can seem like it changes color. Depending on the sunlight and viewing angle, its finish can shimmer in copper, violet, or indigo, giving the impression that the car is almost alive, adapting its look like a chameleon in motion. This ever-changing visual identity makes it hard to forget once seen.
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| Uniquely, inside the cabin also used cut-down truck footrests on the passanger's sides might be for convenience purpose. (Picture from: RCNMag) |
Yet despite its striking appearance,
the Stalker remains modest at heart.
Rumor has it that it still runs on the original Pontiac Fiero 2.5-liter Iron Duke engine,
delivering around 92 horsepower. While far from the raw power of contemporary supercars, this choice highlights
Michaud’s intention:
the Stalker is less about speed and more about creativity, craftsmanship, and the sheer thrill of reimagining what a car can be.
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| It seems that the Jim Michaud's Stalker is still powered by the Pontiac Fiero engine, which
is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Iron Duke engine only poked out 92
horsepower. (Picture from: RCNMag) |
The Stalker demonstrates that a car can be much more than mere transportation. It becomes a rolling canvas, where familiar components are reshaped and combined to create something entirely unique. Every curve, every detail reflects a vision that challenges conventional automotive design.
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| Jim Michaud's Stalker has a unique chameleon color that able to make the car color as copper, violet or indigo. (Picture from: RCNMag) |
Jim Michaud’s creation also shows that true innovation often comes from seeing the ordinary in an extraordinary way.
By transforming a standard Pontiac Fiero chassis into a one-off masterpiece, he crafted a vehicle that captivates, surprises, and inspires anyone who encounters it—proving that imagination can drive design just as much as horsepower..👍
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