Not to justify or defend the indefensible,I believe this car was indeed on the track (Firebird raceway) at the last Pantera Fun Rally. I believe it was also on display at the 2013 Detroit Autorama. Aside from the drivers lapse in better judgement,it looks like a formidable automobile.
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