The cars have went up, but I believe its also the little things that matter. The 10" inch wheels are rare and sought after. The advertiser lists a complete tool kit which is also hard to find and if all of those factory Dzus fasteners are present that can save a lot of money and headaches, if the buyer is interested in doing a factory appearing restoration.
The cars are finally getting the well deserved recognition for being a true mid engine sports car and the only one with Ford heritage short of spending a small fortune on one of the Ford GT40/GT iterations.
You look over on the Shelby forums and guys are spending over $5000 to have an original battery. I think that some want and recognition for originality or original appearing parts is also starting to take hold on Panteras and other Detomaso products.
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