I notice, on the Marti report, the time from build to serialized and released was longer than normal for this particular Pantera. Perhaps Sharky is on to something and the factory was involved in this VIN matter.
PANTERA INTERNATIONAL
A DE TOMASO CAR CLUB
Presents the De Tomaso Forums
The On-Line Meeting Place for De Tomaso Owners and Enthusiasts From Around the World
Clicking on the banner will take you to the sponsor's website.