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Race Director
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From: Frisco, TX
Burning Brakes
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From: Susquehanna Valley
they pop up on here every once in a while
https://bringatrailer.com/
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https://bringatrailer.com/detomaso/pantera/
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Clearwater Florida
they pop up on here every once in a whilehttps://bringatrailer.com/
Race Director
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From: Frisco, TX
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
Look up leno on yt...guy he interviews has some forum, bet you get lots of leads there.
Always wanted one too, just cant fit in them. PRobably take one over any camaro or vette.
A Holley miniblower would wake up that cleveland , dont need much more than that. What a body shape
Always wanted one too, just cant fit in them. PRobably take one over any camaro or vette.
A Holley miniblower would wake up that cleveland , dont need much more than that. What a body shape
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Clearwater Florida
….. I joined the POCA (Pantera Owners Club of America) … so far no leads on anything less than $100K … found one locally that's been parked for the last 9 years … $100K if it was for sale (it isn't) … also found an 80's aftermarket all fiberglass replica … Esprit Pantera … on a VW pan (for Christ's sake) … Still looking ! ….. My hunt turned up a plan "B" car … Factory Five Racing GTM … google it … very awesome piece ! …..
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,953
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From: Mission Viejo CA
I had a good friend (RIP) who'd let me borrow his Pantera any time! What a car!! Pure sports car (with a/c). That car was fun to toss around! I was familiar with rear engine balance, but could visualize an inexperienced driver could get himself in trouble real quick!! I shook up a few passengers!!
Intermediate
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 45
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From: Dayton OH
….. I joined the POCA (Pantera Owners Club of America) … so far no leads on anything less than $100K … found one locally that's been parked for the last 9 years … $100K if it was for sale (it isn't) … also found an 80's aftermarket all fiberglass replica … Esprit Pantera … on a VW pan (for Christ's sake) … Still looking ! ….. My hunt turned up a plan "B" car … Factory Five Racing GTM … google it … very awesome piece ! …..
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From: moraga ca
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Melbourne, FL
Neat cars, but I'm going to be brutally honest here, this is one of those cars that when you boomers get older and start dying, these are going to CRATER. Guys my age aren't gonna spend big bucks on these, they're irrelevant to us, the ownership experience sounds like a nightmare, and they don't even have a cool muscle car vibe, nor the name Ferrari or Lamborghini.
Good luck in your search, and I hope you find your car and it brings you happiness. That's what really matters, not how much it'll be worth in the future.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Clearwater Florida
17k miles and needed a repaint already... Ain't that something.
Neat cars, but I'm going to be brutally honest here, this is one of those cars that when you boomers get older and start dying, these are going to CRATER. Guys my age aren't gonna spend big bucks on these, they're irrelevant to us, the ownership experience sounds like a nightmare, and they don't even have a cool muscle car vibe, nor the name Ferrari or Lamborghini.
Good luck in your search, and I hope you find your car and it brings you happiness. That's what really matters, not how much it'll be worth in the future.
Neat cars, but I'm going to be brutally honest here, this is one of those cars that when you boomers get older and start dying, these are going to CRATER. Guys my age aren't gonna spend big bucks on these, they're irrelevant to us, the ownership experience sounds like a nightmare, and they don't even have a cool muscle car vibe, nor the name Ferrari or Lamborghini.
Good luck in your search, and I hope you find your car and it brings you happiness. That's what really matters, not how much it'll be worth in the future.
….. 17K miles and almost 50 years old … needed paint , imagine that ? … Anyone hoarding Civic's or EVO's for when the millennials start to wax nostalgic and wish for the "good 'ol days to return ? ….. There were fewer than 8,000 Panteras sold in the States … 50 or so years ago … with a healthy American V8 behind your right ear … I doubt you have ever stood next to one … if you had , you might understand …..
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Mission Viejo CA
Are you wanting to start an argument about peoples taste in cars, or an argument about age, or what?
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Melbourne, FL
Not looking to start an argument, just kind of my perspective on it. I don't think anyone should buy a car like that with the intent to make money off it as an investment. I always thought it was a neat idea for a car, I exotic body with a reliable American v8.
Safety Car
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From: Mission Viejo CA
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Leland , North Carolina
De Tomaso . Odd ball foot well and pedal arrangement. I remember 25 years ago they were less than 10K .
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Susquehanna Valley