Reply to "1971 #1468"

Mike I really like YOUR car want to auction it for $28K? Joking but I do like your car, enthusiasm and promotion of the product line....Well Done!

I have looked at Pantera's for a few years now and find it an interesting phenomena in terms of market pricing. It is a car that hasn't really participated in the incredible price escalations of vehicles like the '67 vette due to its relatively limited exposure to the baby boomers.

Even today it seems most of the enthusiasts are folks who couldn't afford or didnt want the financial burden of a Ferrari type vehicle and the Pantera was/is a value driven alternative.

I think Panteras and other collectable cars are suffering in pricing right now if you need to sell due to the market and bubble.com economic collapse. The Pantera is also somewhat unique in terms of the level of modifications that are routinely done unlike true exotics which simply dont need it or other collectables for which mods are abhored...granted some do like "survivor" Panteras but its a minority.

Its the modifications (and its one of the greatest to mod whether its a must have cooling fan to the fun to have flares or a crate engine) to the Pantera wherein I believe the valuation almost becomes a very personal event. Consequently, the residual values and sales velocity to obtain something close to bare personal valuations (cost of car plus receipts) during resale offer a rude awakening unless one has lots of patience.

However, your collective campaign to disseminate information, honestly assist the first-time tire kickers, support and organize clubs, et al truly does help support the price of the vehicles. Without enthusists such as yourself promoting the Pantera to new buyers, the car prices IMHO would be suffering substantially more.