In my opinion the 2002 car sucked, it looked like an egg. Not anything I would like to be driving in, the "new" car I would sell organs for!!

Looks like the original pics have been removed. Did anyone save them?

Me no like.
It should be renamed. Lets see. Saturn has been taken.

Saturn's taken, but I think Uranus might be available... Its also a little more descriptive of the style.

Another response from Stefan on whether we can A) Build a model of his project and B) Has he got any dimensions to give us:
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Hello Phil,



thank you very much for mail and sorry for late response. I can support you with low quality views for dimensions that could be help you. It means yes, you can build up an model if you like this. There are now size available because I use not a CAD software just only a 3D presentation software. I´m only interested in cool stuff, not in 100 percent correct files. But I used the Lamborghini Gallardo as shape for the Panthera. Means I use the same size, the windshield for an example is absolutely the same form like the Gallardo glass. Maybe I could be help too, using a Gallardo as blueprint.



If I found time I will try to send you some special views…



Best
Stefan

Phil,

Please convey to Stefan that his is the BEST modern interpretation of a DeTomaso car I have ever seen. He has managed to capture the classic details and proportions of a Pantera with a very high level of refinement and finesse that is sorely lacking in most modern re-interpretive designs (the most recent Ford Mustang comes to mind).

If he was to apply this level of talent to a Mangusta redesign, these two cars could form a very solid base from which to resurrect the DeTomaso marque. If the right development team was at the helm (ie. visionaries not shysters) with adequate experience, resources and focus (no SUV’s or mini cars to sully the brand) there would almost certainly be good money to be made. One only has to look at the Ford GT and even the Superformance and CAV GT40 replicas that are selling VERY well.

Anyone who has ever shown their Pantera at a car show will tell you that there is still an amazing level of interest and pretty high awareness for such a low-volume marque. This car would, at the right price (just under $100k) sell very well, I’m sure.

Fantastic job Stefan!

Yeah, Stefan's interpretation is cool, though I don't like the headlights, and I do think the rear fender flares should be a bit bigger. Overall though, it's awesome.

I don't like the 2002 model at all. Bleah. I can't believe the design got that far. Who O.K.'s that stuff?

Ok so whats the next step? We obviously all love this interpretation so whose arm do we need to twist here??? This car cant become just another fantasy.

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Originally posted by SoCal:
You could make it work in the US if it was done as a "kit" car, kind of like the Noble. Build a tube or a monocoque(sp) frame put it all together and sell it without an engine or drivetrain. Use Ford GT transaxles or even a corvette trans set-up. The manufacturer (seller) would then have a list of authorized drivetrain installers or you could do it yourself. This way you could bypass all the required DOT inspections.

Or

Do like the all the Cobra knock-offs, have someone build a chassis, have someone else make the body panels, etc, the car would still be a 1971 - 1974 DeTomaso Pantera with updated body panels. So essentially it would be a "replicar".

Is it possible or am I just talking out of my butt?

Hey... I love it too,, I just started scrolling down and there is so uch more than just exterior apperance..just hang 71-89 Pantera suspension under it....and leave off the air bags..abs. navigation, Onstar collision avoidance, I can open the door on my new car and drag my leg.. but I can't put in in reverse without steping on the brake.. Are we still in the bar?