Hi, I am looking to acquire a set of Mangusta wheels...

From what I understand the early ones are magnesium, the later ones alloy....making the lighter magnesium wheels the most desireable? I have a '69 goose and I am guessing this means the 'early' ones which I want anyway

I might be open to the later ones if that is all that is available. I also want to know if there are some oversized 'replica' Mangusta wheels circulating? I heard some !7", 18".. 19"? wheels may have been made a few years ago?

Please they must be structurally sound and decent...not derelict or damaged. Thanks anyone for any assistance!

Mike S. 775-544-9801

Check with Dave Adler, he had a stock reconditioned set for sale a while back

He's Whiplash on this board

Thanks Dennis for the tip, I will look into it.

Mike S.

Hey Mike,

Not to hijack the thread, but what did your do swap that $24K Pantera you were selling for a Goose?

Julian..."what did your do swap" Huh?? lol!

Not in that exact order, since you asked. I did sell the Pantera, thanks, and I did acquire the Goose, but no, not swapped in the same deal.

you are welcome to see the goose anytime being in Reno! now back to finding Mangusta wheels....

Mike,

There are a few of us who are interested in some larger original style wheels. I'm thinking 17's in the original style, much the way the Pantera Campy clones have been done.

When things quieten down a bit (which I am expecting over the next few months), I plan to look further into this. I want a set of wheels that look great and can wear modern rubber. I still have my original alloy wheels and don't plan on selling them, just want some "extra shoes". Let me know if you might also be interested. Keep an eye on eBay as the 15's do come up every now & then.

Mark

Mark, absolutely I am open to the idea of a larger/same look custom wheel. My car is hardly original!, so I just want a more original look where the wheels are concerned. I do like the idea of the original 15's w/re-manufactured Michelin xwx's for a nice period correct look and ride? your opinion?

a 16" front with a 17" rear or 17" and 18" or 16" and 18"....definitely worth a debate!

keep me updated and meanwhile the search goes on...

fyi, I did make contact with a custom wheel builder and a one-off set is quite expensive, enough to deter me, but perhaps with a group purchase?? Didn't someone do this a few years ago? I have been chasing some old e-mail contacts that were referred to me..it is like detective work, kind of fun!

To everyone associated with these cool Detomaso auto's, thanks for always just jumping in to help when requested, and for giving opinions and suggestions that are never rude or condescending...I appreciate it! kind of a newbie here

PM "EvodIndustries" on this forum. He builds custom wheels:
http://pantera.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4250045562...290040775#8290040775

I'm sure he could give you guys a price for a set of custom Mangusta Campy Clones in a modern size.

He did, and I sure they are awesome, just a little $$ pricey for a one-off set...we need a large group and maybe the price comes down? Not even sure of that, just a guess, in the meantime, please keep the tips and ideas coming, something will pan out. Market is soft on all things 'collectible autos' perhaps someone wants to cash in now on a set taking up space????