Hello all: I’m interested in the Mangusta at BHCC. https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1969-detomaso-mangusta-c-11280.htm I need some help evaluating this car which is represented as 8MA710. I could probably discern an incorrect washer on a long hood Porsche, but have negligible knowledge on the Mangusta. Is there someone who could do a physical inspection of the car in L.A.? I’m familiar with BHCC which is to say there may be numerous “hidden challenges.” That said, they surface a lot of...Read More...

Yesterday short ride, a clicking noise appears then gets louder but is not continuous, sometimes very loud, sometimes nothing. I came home back slowly and today I found a valve with 0.5 mm (0.02'') clearance and another with 2.4 mm (3/32''). The adjustment nuts were not loose, the rockers are in perfect condition and I suspect the needle bearing of the lifters. What do you think? I bought the lifters at BULLET RACING but they are MOREL.Read More...

...Here's a few of My Favorites. I'll start this off with these... "NO Sword Cuts as Deep, as the Ingratitude of a Thankless Child!" "When You Pay Peanuts...You end up Hiring a Bunch of Monkeys" "Those who drive slower than You, are Idiots...Those who drive Faster are Maniacs" "Those who Live in Glass Houses...Shouldn't Throw Stones!" 'Let He (She) who is with-out Sin, Cast the First Stone" "How do You Expect Your Dream to come True...When You don't Even Have a Dream?" "Far better to be...Read More...

I am not the organizer, so I do not have more details.. yet.Read More...

Entered for the heck of it and my car was accepted! I didn't win anything, but 2811 got a lot of love! It was a beautiful show and I was honored to be there! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm3jRUDD7l0Read More...

Got a bunch of stuff for sale - cleaning out the garage... Buyer pays shipping. I try and use USPS Flat Rate when possible, this should give you an idea of SOME of the shipping costs. Not too excited about trying to ship overseas. Take a look at the list. If you think my price is too high, make me an offer with some rationale ("Hey, I can buy that blah blah from Hall for $xxx...") and we can talk. Thanks for looking. The link to the pictures no longer works (this is an old post), so let me...Read More...

...$175k, all in one piece...2 headlight car in the range of 8ma950-8ma1100. With the rare 2 gas tank option and ZF radiator...with prop sticks for the engine covers mounted on the base...and a strange rounding of the gullwing (see right below the door pull recess). Despite the Chevy engine color, maybe only missing the windshield squirter...and the armrests...and... At least, another very original (meaning unrestored) car, where even the remnants of the tire pressure sticker are visible... ...Read More...

Does anyone have one of the above sitting around? I have the bottle, but I just can't seem to find the mount, and I'm trying to avoid making one. ThanksRead More...

i’ve done a bunch of searching, but have not found a definitive answer. Does anyone know if the Gr4 wheels will fit on a factory 74’ GTS? I currently have the old Hall ultras on and have the origional Campys. I have been considering putting the old Campys on but love the wider look. To me the Mavics gives the best of both. An old school factory correct look (at least on the Gr4 cars), with the width that fills out the fenders. Picture for attention.Read More...

Many of you know from my Facebook post that I've taken over the cable shifter product from SACC Restorations (Scott Bell). I'll be offering the kit again shortly. The cost of the shifter has risen due to inflation and cost of building them. Currently the shifter and ZF adapter will be $650 each or $1300 together, minus cables. Cables are easily ordered or I can also supply them. If you're interested, please PM me. The cable shifter eliminates misalignment from engine movement and sticky...Read More...

Hoping to find a Mangusta preferably sub $300k. I’m in the US though okay with importing as well. If anyone knows of one please let me know. Thanks!Read More...

Revs and spoiler off one of my past pen tires it's been sitting in the barn needs a little bit of work on the front edge and one corner also need some reinforcement on the back part. $200 plus shippingRead More...

Here is one of my recent projects. My car hasn't had wipers on it since I bought it. I know probably half the Panteras out there don't. I felt my car looked unfinished with just the posts sticking up, even with the rubber caps on them. I have a set of original wiper arms but really dislike the look of them and the fact that they park so high up the windshield. In doing some reasearch I found that the wiper assembly was sourced form an English manufacture and was used on multilple english...Read More...

Does anyone know if the Capri Steering Wheel Recall Retofit Clamp advertised on Ebay by Team Blitz is advisable for Panteras?Read More...

I have been threatening to do a write-up on my build for a while. I see all these great threads, for example the ones by Rob B., Kirk Evans, and and others detailing extensive, very high quality work being done to their cars. My skills are not as tremendous, but I have the help and assistance of a an expert Pantera enthusiast and Hot Rodder (Wade - 4280 / Mark IV) and the resources of this board. My project started as a new motor build, with upgraded performance goals. I wanted to "freshen...Read More...

Dear all, on my 73 Pantera I had massive clutch shudder so I replaced the worn out flywheel plus pressure plate plus disk from an Austrian vendor, these were the parts I installed: With a new stock clutch slave cylinder I could not get enough travel for the clutch to fully disengage when warm. It only worked when I set the clutch free play to zero (and quite a bit beyond). But I don't like it with no free play, so I fitted a long throw clutch slave. Now the clutch works fine, but the pedal...Read More...

I acquired this engine from an old scrapyard. From everything I have read I haven't seen anything about panteras having a DOAE Engine. The engine tag reads 351C 71-3 A 19 K613J. Does anyone have more information on this? ThanksRead More...

Can't imagine this would be a good option. Summit. A mere $2033Read More...

Not only my favorite car, but at my favorite Presidential Library! Does this belong to anybody on this forum? Nice day for a drive! RockyRead More...

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Stephan and living in Yardley, PA. Being the proud owner of a 1972 Pantera, #4164 which I acquired in December 2023. The car was accidentally found on craigslist while looking for something completely different. Located in upstate NY, the previous owner acquired the car in 2000, disassembled the car and was planning on fully restoring it before he became very ill and had to abandon the project. Being an aviation engineer he was meticulous in...Read More...

I would like to take some detail pics and try doing vids, BUT the temptation to just DRIVE overcomes. 5177 is now stored in a different building rather than the shed it stayed in 20+ years. I added a centering line and delineators to help keep me straight. open the rollup and fire it up, walk the exit to ensure it is clear back off the concrete pad and into the yard. did show, but I have to angle due to transition and spoiler draggging. down the long dusty path to the paved road. head into...Read More...

Good Afternoon, I installed new rubber motor mounts today and noticed they aren't perfectly aligned. I'm 90% sure I have the bottom metal mounts on the correct sides, but I could be wrong. The center bolt that runs thru the mounts isn't snugged up yet, but engine and frame mounts have been tightened. Any ideas or is this an acceptable alignment? Thanks, JohnRead More...